This article was co-authored by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida.
This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources.
This article has been viewed 2,932 times.
Being married to a narcissist isn’t easy, so when you’ve finally made the decision to seek a divorce, you might find yourself breathing a sigh of relief. Being prepared to divorce a narcissist can help you combat their manipulation tactics and make the proceedings go as smoothly as possible. That’s why we’ve compiled all the tips you’ll need to keep in mind to protect yourself while divorcing your spouse.
Things You Should Know
- Keep a record of all the communication between you and your spouse in case you need to use it later on.
- Hire an attorney who has experience dealing with narcissistic spouses.
- Set clear boundaries with your spouse, especially around how often you two will communicate.
- Practice self-care and lean on your support system when times get tough.
Steps
How Do You Manage a Relationship With a Narcissist?
Expert Q&A
Tips
- If you are in an abusive or unsafe situation, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.Thanks
- Research narcissistic behavior to familiarize yourself with how your spouse may react.Thanks
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about narcissism, check out our in-depth interview with Jin S. Kim, MA.
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201605/13-essential-tips-if-you-are-divorcing-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201605/13-essential-tips-if-you-are-divorcing-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201605/13-essential-tips-if-you-are-divorcing-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/how-to-leave-a-narcissist-or-abuser#how-to-leave
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201605/13-essential-tips-if-you-are-divorcing-narcissist
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/pro/exhausted-woman/2016/03/how-narcissists-use-the-courts-to-continue-their-abuse
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202201/5-steps-surviving-narcissists-smear-campaign
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202201/5-steps-surviving-narcissists-smear-campaign
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/pro/exhausted-woman/2017/10/how-to-survive-a-divorce-with-a-narcissist#3
Did this article help you?
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Content from Wiki How English language website. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License; additional terms may apply.
Wiki How does not encourage the violation of any laws, and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this domain, or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.
- - A few of these subjects are frequently censored by educational, governmental, corporate, parental and other filtering schemes.
- - Some articles may contain names, images, artworks or descriptions of events that some cultures restrict access to
- - Please note: Wiki How does not give you opinion about the law, or advice about medical. If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial or risk management), please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.
- - Readers should not judge the importance of topics based on their coverage on Wiki How, nor think a topic is important just because it is the subject of a Wiki article.