I'm certainly no expert on BPD......however, I don't see what rainbow is dealing with here as 'playing a game' or playing a 'BPD game'. I think needing/seeking attention, needing a secure attachment, needing validation or a confirmation of someone's care, as well as limit-testing, are fairly common to human nature (and common in the therapeutic relationship, especially).....and don't think it all has to be pathologized or labeled or whatever! JMO....humble or not....