Ep. 82 - Is My Ex Really a Narcissist? Dating, Personality Disorders & Mental Health with Frederic Bien

“He’s a narcissist.” “She’s borderline.” “My ex is toxic.” Mental health terminology has become part of modern dating—but are we actually recognizing disorders, or simply labeling people who hurt or disappoint us?Susan Shoer talks with Frederic Bien, President of the Personality Disorders Awareness Network (PDAN), about the difference between difficult personality traits and diagnosable personality disorders, how emotional dysregulation and attachment patterns can affect relationships, and why understanding someone’s behavior doesn’t mean excusing unhealthy or hurtful treatment.They also explore boundaries, relationship instability, fear of abandonment, the tendency to diagnose our dates, and whether people with personality disorders can have healthy, loving relationships. Learn more and find resources at pdan.org.