I’m a client and dealing with my spouse whom is a pretty bad narcissist. Not the rage per se we have all heard of but most of the other traits. Any guidance or behaviors I should maintain to ensure the dark cloud doesn’t manifest itself to something greater? Thanks in advance
In terms of a separation and divorce, you can expect the negotiations to be difficult and time-consuming, and often end up in litigation unfortunately.
The narcissistic spouse will usually want to have the last word, so it can be good strategy to negotiate in a way so as to let the narcissistic spouse think they are getting a “win” or think the settlement was their idea instead of yours.
Check out two articles on our website about narcissistic spouses:
How to Deal with a Narcissist: Living With Someone with NPD
The Symptoms of Narcissism: How to Spot a Narcissist
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Feel empathy for you!!! I hear you. Mine is a master covert narc who I started divorcing a couple of months ago. Have a bunch I could say/write a book LOL. Don’t let him push your buttons, don’t react, there are ways to respond verbally in brief without letting him/her get the upper hand. Be organized with your documentation to disprove showing their pattern. Have leverage which is not disclosed right off. etc etc etc. (Scary times for me, I know)