[Favoritex]

I've had a hard time letting go of my last relationship. He was so wonderful in the beginning. So attentive and loving. 3 months into the relationship I moved in and we got engaged. I knew that he was in therapy, but he said it was for his depression. As time went on I found out that he was Bipolar, BPD, A narcissist and a Sex addict. After years of trying to maintain a relationship with him I finally gave up when I found out that he was asking out several women that were much younger.
There's too much drama and heartache to post everything but I'm wondering if anyone has been able to have a friendship with an ex suffering from these disorders. I did figure out that after the last year having a plationic friendship with him that I was just enabling him. He was still acting out and I was unable to continue on with his lies and fantasies.

[Travelinglady]

Evidently not here, Favoritex. I would say, though, that the answer would be "no," if someone else has tried. In your case and other folks like you, I'd say there's been too many problems, and as you say, you are not really helping him. Or yourself. I can't imagine that any attempted friendship would be a healthy and productive one.

[hvert]

It sounds like you did the right thing for you. I had to cut ties with a friend with similar issues. It is hard, but what else can you do? The drama is not healthy.

Have been in a similar position myself and in my experience the best option is to cut all ties immediately.

Trying to be friends only makes it that much harder for you to let go and gives them ample opportunity to cause you further damage or worse sucker you back in.