I'm just learning about bpd, but I think that's the idea... challenging the intense emotions, talk yourelf through it, so similiar to bp stuff (in my mind). Leaves me confuzzled!!
And Lia thank you!! Yes - I've got a "Lead Role" man acting like an extra on a really boring reality fishing tv show!!!! But I expect more than my "basic needs" met in a romantic relationship - if it's not mind blowing or at least wonderful more than half the time, then it's a waste of my time, I think??