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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the atmosphere at home with your husband is toxic the children will know it and they will be better off in a more peaceful environment. [/quote]

What is toxic?

Versus bad?

What is abusive?

Versus acceptable?[/quote]

I draw a line at physical abuse.  Physical abuse usually go hand in hand with other anger issues, e.g., throwing objects, emotional abuse, temper tantrum, etc.  Been divorced and single 15+ years.  Don't see getting married any time soon even as I am approaching an older age.  Being alone and in peace is better than the hell hole the marriage was being married to a borderline personality. [b]("Borderline" is a technical diagnosis near bipolar disorder.)[/b]  Especially with a kid, the divorce was better. [/quote]

This is incorrect. Borderline personality disorder, so named because it was once considered to be on the borderline of psychosis, is a personality disorder marked by a lifetime pattern of negative relationships, intense and unstable emotions, self-harm/impulsivity, and identity disturbances among other symptoms. It is very difficult to treat because it's a personality disorder, not a chemical imbalance that can be corrected with medication. People who have it tend to have trouble maintaining stable relationships and are at higher risk for involvement in the criminal justice system.

Bipolar disorder is completely different (though certainly someone could qualify for both diagnoses). It's a mood disorder. People with bipolar disorder experience periods of depression and periods of mania in addition to periods of "normal" mood. It is usually treatable with medication.[/quote]

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