Gabrielle has always had trouble with her personal relationships. Gabrielle can make friends easily but her friendships usually don't last. When Gabrielle first makes friends with someone, she tends to idealize them and wants to be with them all the time. Inevitably, though, Gabrielle suddenly becomes disillusioned with her friend because she feels the person is neglecting or abandoning her. Gabrielle's thought and behavior patterns BEST align with _____ personality disorder.

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Gabrielle's pattern of idealizing friends and then feeling disillusioned, along with her fear of abandonment, aligns with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.

Gabrielle Has Always Had Trouble with Her Personal Relationships