Additionally, another BPD symptom is impulsiveness which is a risky behavior as an emotional reaction to outside events. Clementine uses her impulsiveness as self-defense. Even though it is not directly stated, she makes frantic efforts to avoid abandonment. Her impulsiveness is the cause of why there is trouble in their relationship since Joel is more of a reserved person. At first she “promises to take [Joel] out of the mundane” but pushes him in deeper. In one of Joel's memories, while they were in the woods, Clementine affirms, “You know I'm impulsive.” At the time, Clementine had her red hair meaning they were in good terms with their relationship. Joel's ideal version of Clementine, explains to him that there is no valid reason behind
