Pathological Love and Pathological Jealousy | Are They Related to Cluster B?

The 10 Personality Disorders:

Cluster A (odd, eccentric)
Paranoid Personality Disorder: pervasive pattern of distrust and hostility
Schizoid Personality Disorder: a tendency to be unresponsive to social dimensions, a loner
Schizotypal Personality Disorder: odd thinking, magical beliefs

Cluster B (erratic, dramatic)
Antisocial Personality Disorder: criminality, irresponsibility, and impulsivity
Borderline Personality Disorder: fear of abandonment, relationship difficulties
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: grandiose sense of self-importance, arrogance, sense of entitlement
Histrionic Personality Disorder: attention seeking and provocative

Cluster C (anxious, fearful)
Avoidant Personality Disorder: not engaging in social situations out of fear of humiliation and rejection
Dependent Personality Disorder: over relying on somebody for support
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: perfectionism, rigid adherence to rules

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author.

[JeanieD]

My ex-husband had pathological jealousy with me, and was very controlling, accused me of cheating all the time, etc. I have been divorced from him for 12 years, and in a good, healthy relationship with my current husband for almost 10 years, but I still have nightmares about the emotional abuse from my ex. My current husband has some difficulty believing someone could act the way I tell him my ex did, except that my parents and brother corroborate what I have said. I don’t believe my ex was full-blown into NPD, but he definitely had narcissistic traits. I am grateful that I met someone who isn’t like him.

[missurbanxplorer]

I'm really glad I found your channel, I'm not a doctor but I'm a scientist and I find your channel very educational. Keep up the great work Dr. Grande

[jamesw]

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Just a quick note to thank you for your work. I have been binge-watching your back catalogue over the past couple of months when I have the time, and I really appreciate your cool, analytical, even-handed approach to the topics you discuss, as well as the depth of knowledge you are willing to make accessible to your viewers in your content. I noticed your subscriber count has gone through the roof since I first subscribed. Congratulations, it's well-deserved!

Thanks again and best regards

[healyourselffirst]

Well, that explains a lot in regard to being unable to say no to unhealthy relationships and let go of the love we are supposed to feel naturally for another human being.
I’ve been watching each of your videos as they are released and learning so much from your research and explanations Dr Grande. This one hits too close to home. Thanks again 🧘🏼‍♀️

[religiohominilupus]

"As always, I found [your] analysis of the topic to be interesting, " Dr. G.--thank you!

It's amazing what the human psyche is capable of. Sometimes, in order to protect itself, while other times, it certainly seems to exhibit a desire to annihilate, rather than protect itself.
Interesting, and confusing.

[pedinurse]

I wish you could do a Q and A. You are so knowledgable

[Kal-El_was_taken]

I swear you answer the questions I want to ask before I formulate how to ask them, it’s great.

[elitchemist]

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[nazcarcup]

Well articulated. Well organized. Made a lot of sense. Dr. Grande, another really good video.

[allyson]

Fascinating content, as always, Dr. Grande. It sounds to me, if one values their own sanity, that it’s best to avoid those pathologies and clusters. More reason to be well-informed and take one’s time before committing to a long term romantic relationship.

[rejaneoliveira]

I actually feel a lot of compassion for people suffering from pathological love and pathological jealousy. These people are deprived from one of the most beautiful feelings of real love, trust and mutual understanding.
However I feel that therapy may benefit such individuals.
Awesome video Dr. Grande!

[ybrueckner]

This was a good one. I sent it to a family member. I wish I had seen this back when I needed it. But back then I was way too proud to benefit from it. I must admit I saw myself in it😳

[annkeany]

And a" little jealousy might be helpful "he says and smiles. 😏

[arkieologist]

Ohh yes. So glad you are covering this. Still healing from an intense relationship with a Borderline that ended several months ago. It would be great to hear more about Cluster C! There is definitely a high demand to understand Cluster B. I have been learning a lot from these informative videos. Thank you for making these! SO helpful!!

[retroactivejealousy-worldl]

This is really interesting and I’m going to watch this a few times
to make sure I have absorbed all the details. I am one of only around five clinicians worldwide who specialise in treating something which has been labelled as ‘Retroactive Jealousy’ (RJ). This is believed to be a form of OCD and would, it seems, be a subset of Pathological Jealousy characterised by anxiety, jealousy and distress about a partner’s sexual or romantic past. Many of us in this field also acknowledge something called ‘ Relationship OCD (ROCD), believed to be another complex form of OCD which mirrors Pathological Love to some degree. This often co-occurs with RJ. Obviously, these are conditions not currently recognised by the diagnostic manuals, and there is no current academic research into RJ (though some is now under way) but thousands identify with the criteria and clinically responds to the same treatment as more generalised OCD.

[Adara]

Thank you once again for another excellent video regarding an important matter and examining it from an analytical perspective with reference to scientific studies and their findings. As an INTJ, I really appreciate your logical approach to various psychological matters and you've become the channel I always go to when I receive notification of a new video. Lately, you've been on fire and your different subject matters, from DID to David Icke, and your analysis of these are very interesting. This video is no exception. The similarities between addictive behaviours and pathological love is not surprising and they're both unattractive traits. Thank you again for another excellent analysis. Stay safe and healthy, Dr. Grande!

[mmphis_chick]

"Jealousy" reminds me of the "evil eye" kind of subject/topic. I suppose anyone could have it, and that's something everyone would have to "watch out" for.

[maxpanicked]

Would have loved to see this information as it relates to age groups. I'd say, anecdotally, that teenagers and young adults have a stronger tendency towards pathological love and jealousy than adults, and especially more than the oldest adults. Thank you Dr. Grande!!

[paganhammer]

I would love to see a video where you bring up the subject of the similarity between C-PTSD and Avoidant Personality Disorder, and if they are somehow linked

[theartoflanguage]

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