‘Personality Disorders’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist

Q: I have known my ex-boyfriend for 7 years. We still speak to each other now as friends. He’s mentioned before that he is a sociopath. But I was wondering whether a professional would see him that way.
My friend never met his dad. He left his mum when she was pregnant at 16. When [...]

Q: Is there a particular kind of mental condition or disorder that causes someone to lie, manipulate, and deceive others constantly to get their way? This person I know seems to be in denial whenever confronted about this and acts as if nothing is wrong. This person also has a difficult family life, but I’m [...]

Q: My boyfriend is a very well-rounded, healthy, smart, honest, caring, and giving man who struggles with always wanting more. There are times that he feels satisfied, but most of the time he wants more of just about everything. He has always felt the need to have two women. But he would really like to [...]

Q: My husband has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and I am currently divorcing him after a marriage of over 17 years of torment.
My kids are now teenagers, and my husband has started “using” them to do things that strictly benefit him. He rewards them with a little money for doing these things, effectively manipulating them.
As a [...]

Q: I am seeking advice on how to deal with an emotionally abusive family member.
My older sister displays all the symptoms of a borderline personality disorder or possibly even sociopathy. After dealing with the lies, guilt, manipulations, aggression, and financial dependency for as long as I can remember, I cut off contact with her 2 [...]