How do you deal with a narcissistic ex wife?
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How do you deal with a narcissistic ex wife?
10 Strategies for Dealing with Your Narcissistic Ex
- Realize they wont change.
- Remember a divorce happened.
- Schedule responses.
- Answer only what is asked.
- Dont tolerate any abusive behavior.
- Appreciate the silence.
- Use the hamburger method when something is needed.
- Limit interactions.
How does a narcissist affect his children?
A narcissistic parent will often abuse the normal parental role of guiding their children and being the primary decision maker in the child’s life, becoming overly possessive and controlling. This possessiveness and excessive control disempowers the child; the parent sees the child simply as an extension of themselves.
Why do narcissists use the silent treatment to punish?
Find a Therapist The emotional maturity of a typical narcissistic person is akin to a 5-year-old child who pouts and refuses to play with a friend in the sandbox because the friend wants to share the pail and shovel.
What to do if your child has a narcissistic parent?
It is important that you understand that with a narcissist parent your children are at risk for lasting emotional and physiological trauma. The more you can do to support them and buffer the harm the better. To start, let go of self-blame and regret.
How to deal with a narcissist who keeps chasing you?
A narcissist will never, ever change, so don’t think he has somehow had a divine intervention. He is likely low on supply, and because you have always been that one consistent supplier, he comes chasing after you. Ignore them and do not respond.
Does your narcissist ex show any interest in your son?
My narcissist ex shows very little real interest in my son, even though he *talks* about caring a lot. His behaviors show otherwise. In fact, on the rare occasions that he comes for his visitation, he seems more concerned with harassing me than seeing my son.
Is it possible to communicate with a narcissist ex?
Just because he is your ex, doesn’t mean his behavior ever stops. There will be times you need to communicate with your ex, especially if you must co-parent. But because he is a narcissist, the simple act of communicating seems close to impossible.