Hi Myzen and Greenleaves

Thanks for the wonderful insight. I would have to say I agree with both your points although Greenleave's statement that there is no true altruism in the world leave me thinking about it for awhile. Ok, let's put it in another scenario... how about a person seeing a toddler abotu to cross the road in the way of an oncoming car and rushes out (ourely by instinct) to push the toddler out of the way so that the toddler does not get hit by the car? Let's assume that she does not know the toddler but it's just an instinct to "do the right thing" on her part. Is that altruism then? It's done purely on instinct and there's not much time to reflect and ponder ( a mere second can save the life of the toddler and risk her own).

hi 2be1better

Thanks, I totally understand your point. I think I have Dependent/Avoidant (kinda ironic huh) along with some narciccist characteristics along with my BPD.