Divorcing a narcissist: read the contents plus chapter 1
Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience. This book is written for the spouse of such a personality, to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking. It will help you recognise narcissistic behaviour, prime you on what challenges lie ahead and provide practical insights on how to survive the process. It will also help you work with your lawyer so you can both understand the potential pitfalls that could frustrate attempts to finalise your separation. The book is a companion volume to our book for lawyers, Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide
Separating or divorcing a narcissist or someone who has narcissistic traits can be a difficult, draining experience.
This book is written for the spouse of such a personality, to support them step by step through the legal process, as well as through the difficult emotional journey that they'll be undertaking. It will help you recognise narcissistic behaviour, prime you on what challenges lie ahead and provide practical insights on how to survive the process.
It will also help you work with your lawyer so you can both understand the potential pitfalls that could frustrate attempts to finalise your separation.
The book is a companion volume to our book for lawyers, Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide
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Contents<br />
About <strong>the</strong> authors<br />
v<br />
Introduction 1<br />
Chapter 1: Is my partner a <strong>narcissist</strong>? 7<br />
First, let’s talk about you 7<br />
What is a <strong>narcissist</strong>? 13<br />
How common is NPD? 17<br />
Is narcissism on <strong>the</strong> increase? 17<br />
How does one ‘get’ Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 18<br />
The crux of <strong>the</strong> matter – <strong>narcissist</strong>ic supply and <strong>the</strong> False Self 20<br />
What does a <strong>narcissist</strong> look like in daily life? 22<br />
Chapter 2: A deeper look at <strong>the</strong> <strong>narcissist</strong>’s<br />
behaviours 59<br />
First, let’s talk about you 59<br />
The <strong>narcissist</strong>’s playbook 61<br />
The cycle of ‘idealise’ and ‘devalue’ 62<br />
Hoovering 69<br />
Rage70<br />
Shallowness of emotions 70<br />
Jealousy72<br />
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