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Individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their partners do not differ in hostile communication. Both partners utilize more constructive communication, challenging stigma surrounding BPD relationships.

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  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Relationship Science

Background:

  • Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often associated with intense relationship conflict.
  • Communication patterns during conflict may worsen BPD symptoms, suggesting a therapeutic target.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate communication differences between individuals with BPD and their partners during conflict.
  • To challenge the stigma that individuals with BPD communicate more hostilely.

Main Methods:

  • 18 couples seeking conjoint therapy provided communication samples.
  • The Rapid Marital Interactions Coding System-2 (RMICS-2) was used for coding communication.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were found in positive, constructive, or hostile communication between individuals with BPD and their partners.
  • Both partners used significantly more constructive communication than positive or hostile communication.
  • Partners showed misalignment in their use of constructive communication.

Conclusions:

  • Findings challenge the prevailing notion of more hostile communication from individuals with BPD.
  • Communication patterns in BPD relationships may be more nuanced than previously assumed.
  • This research highlights the need to address stigma and refine therapeutic interventions for BPD relationships.