How Do I Survive Divorcing a Narcissist?

“How Do I Survive Divorcing a Narcissist?”

It’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? If you’re enduring a high conflict divorce with a narcissist, you may be asking how you’re going to survive from one day to the next. This is for you.

Survive Your Divorce by Having Realistic Expectations

When you’re divorcing a narcissist, it’s essential to develop an attitude of radical acceptance. This individual is who they are. They’re not likely to make any huge changes in their thinking, behaviors, or ideology any time soon.

Radical acceptance allows you to have realistic expectations so that you’re not constantly experiencing extreme disappointment and shock.

Understand that Narcissists Can’t Be Logical

Narcissistic and high conflict individuals are incapable of thinking logically when conflict arises. When you manage this expectation, you can learn strategies that help you work toward (more) peaceful resolution with the individual, rather than trying repeatedly to reach them through logic.

Divorcing a Narcissist? Document Everything!

Document everything, and then document more! Narcissists and other high conflict individuals have no qualms about telling lies and manipulating the truth to avoid accountability or gain a leg up. This means that having as much in writing as possible is an absolute must. If you are in need of a solid system for documentation, be sure to start with this documentation system (which our coaches are trained to use).

Knowing what and how to document, especially in a child custody case, can be tricky.

Hiring a certified high conflict divorce coach is a game-changer for so many survivors who are trying to not only survive their high conflict divorce, but emerge with their dignity, custody, and finances intact. You can find a certified high conflict divorce coach here.