Divorcing the Narcissist

Divorcing the Narcissist

Narcissism is categorized as a personality disorder by the mental health profession (Narcissistic Personality Disorder – NPD). Of course there are very few individuals who are formally diagnosed with NPD, mostly because few, if any, actually seek out therapy. Dealing with a  narcissist  during a marriage can be a challenging endeavor; however dealing with a  narcissist  during a divorce can be almost impossible. The  narcissist  will often look to manipulate others, especially partners, ultimately to control them. Projection and blame are often key elements to their manipulation. When a partner…