Blog — Personality Disorders

Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Funny Takes on Different People's Perspectives

Is the glass half full or half empty? It depends on who you ask. Check out my funny takes on how narcissists, perfectionists, procrastinators, people-pleasers, awfulizers, gaslighters & more might see the same glass.

What Are Personality Disorder Clusters? A, B, and C Explained

Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters — A, B, and C — based on shared patterns of thinking, emotion, and behavior. Learn how each cluster differs and the key characteristics associated with each of the 10 personality disorders.

How Personality Disorders Are Diagnosed Around the World: DSM and ICD

Personality disorders aren’t diagnosed the same way everywhere. This post explains how the DSM (used in the U.S. and Canada) and the ICD (used internationally) take different approaches to diagnosing personality disorders, including why newer models are moving away from rigid labels toward trait-based frameworks.

What Are Personality Disorders? 10 PD Types + Key Insights

Labels like narcissist and borderline get used often—but what do these terms really mean? This guide explains what personality disorders are, how they're diagnosed, and how they affect relationships, treatment, and everyday life.

Histrionic Personality: Traits and Relationship Risks

Histrionic personalities are flamboyant, melodramatic attention-seekers. They may be the life of the party and draw a partner in with their enthusiasm, charm, and seduction, but then wear the partner out with their need to be the center of the universe.

Explore dramatic HPD traits, how they affect intimate partners, PLUS key differences from narcissism and borderline personality disorders.

What Is Borderline PD? Signs, Traits, and Relationship Struggles

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition marked by instability, intense emotions, and chaotic relationships. Learn how it shows up, how it can affect partners, and where to find help and support.