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Going through a divorce with custody issues is hard enough, however, the level of contention increases exponentially when one parent is a narcissist. In this situation, the other parent needs to remain strong and prepared for almost anything the narcissist might try to manipulate during the custody case.
When children are involved in a difficult divorce, co-parenting can be extremely challenging but following a few simple steps can make all the difference. When parents put their differences aside, practice flexibility, and make their children their top priority, children of divorce have better outcomes.
Divorces can be contagious. A recent study has shown that couples with friends who have divorced are 75 percent more likely to end their marriages. And if a friend of a friend divorces, a split is about 33 percent more likely. Seeing a friend going through a divorce can cause one or both partners to evaluate their own marriage and happiness. In some cases, divorcing friends give each other the strength to move forward.
Making the mistake of being too nice during the divorce process could potentially bring unintended consequences. Under the best circumstances, the friendliest divorce can quickly turn nasty. Actions taken by one or both litigants to try to keep the peace or done out of feeling guilty could lead to disaster and become costly.