How To Deal With A Narcissist Spouse Within Divorce

Within a divorce, a narcissist spouse will be in it to win the battle. The likelihood that you will end up in court with a narcissist spouse is very high because usually they are unable to be reasonable in negotiation. In many cases negotiation and mediation will not work for a couple that includes a narcissist because he or she will see themselves as the victim, regardless of what happened within the marriage.

Behaviors of a Narcissist Spouse include:

• Controlling and manipulating
• Very charming and persuasive
• Arrogant behavior and attitude
• The constant need for attention

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Stages of Grief and How Grief Can Impact the Divorce Process

The Stages of Divorce Grief are listed below:

1. Denial: Refusing to accept the reality of the divorce, often accompanied by shock or numbness

2. Anger: Intense frustration directed at the soon to be ex-spouse, one self or external factors like family or the legal system.

3. Bargaining: Attempting to reverse or delay the divorce through negotiations or personal change. As an example “If I change, maybe we can make it work.”

4. Depression: Deep sadness and hopelessness as the reality of the separation sets in.

5. Acceptance: Reaching a point of peace with the divorce and beginning to envision a new and brighter future.

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