It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People
Surviving High Conflict Divorce, Custody Battles, and Parental Alienation
Oct 19, 2023
Experts Megan Hunter and Bill Eddy answer listener questions on high conflict divorce and co-parenting. They discuss finalizing divorce with a self-unaware ex, mediating with an inflexible ex-spouse, and coping with extreme parental alienation. Key takeaways: don't expect self-awareness from high-conflict people, choose battles wisely, set firm limits on fruitless mediation, recognize and address alienating behaviors proactively.
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- High-conflict people lack self-awareness, so focus on self-preservation instead of expecting positive change.
- Approach mediation strategically, prioritize the well-being of children, and be prepared to seek court intervention if necessary.
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Navigating a High Conflict Divorce
Dealing with high conflict divorce, child custody battles, and alienation can be incredibly challenging. In such cases, it is important to consider what battles are worth fighting and to set boundaries with an emotionally manipulative ex-partner. It is unlikely that an emotionally manipulative person will have self-awareness or change their behavior, so focusing on self-preservation becomes crucial. Choosing whether to settle or fight for what is rightfully yours requires weighing the emotional, financial, and personal costs. It may help to make a pros and cons list, consult professionals, and give mediation a try, but be prepared to seek court intervention if necessary.
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