Favourite Person Phenomenon

In this episode, I try to breakdown the 'Favourite Person' phenomenon that seems to have become synonymous with BPD due to the rise of social media forums which speak about this topic. A 'Favourite Person' is more than a best friend or intense romantic partner; they seem to represent some type of innate need that someone is looking for i.e they provide stability or affection or help someone to feel more secure in themselves. Sometimes, this dynamic can result in possessiveness and jealousy, other times it creates an imbalance in the relationship and can quickly become toxic. Therapeutically, there isn't a lot of research around this phenomenon but since 2020, the idea of a 'Favourite Person' has grown in popularity when you look at articles related to BPD and Google searches. I can't speak for everyone's experiences, but I try to provide some context about what I've been through and what I've learned by listening to others who have been through similar situations. If this episode spoke to you or you just want to reach out, please contact me on instagram @journey.bound . I hope you know you are strong and loved and resilient; I believe in you and I am rooting for your success ❤️