Most parents do not approach divorce believing it will benefit their children. In fact, many fear the opposite. For many fathers, concern about the children is one of the strongest reasons they remain in a marriage long after the relationship has become deeply unhappy, hostile, or emotionally unhealthy. They worry that divorce will destabilize their
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Co-parenting does not fail simply because two people are divorced. It fails when one parent decides that punishment matters more than the child. Divorce ends the marriage, but it does not end the responsibility two parents share. That responsibility remains even when there is anger, resentment, disappointment, or betrayal. But in high-conflict divorce, that responsibility
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Despite the circumstances, divorce remains one of the most traumatic events you can experience in your adult life. The psychological impact of divorce may leave you anticipating a holiday season filled with emotional challenges. Many clients express concerns about the potential stress associated with spending the holidays with their ex-spouse, which could involve excessive drinking,
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A divorce is likely to amplify some of your spouse’s narcissistic tendencies. The only thing more challenging than a divorce from a narcissistic spouse is helping your children through having a narcissistic parent. Since narcissism can present itself in varied ways, managing co-parenting and navigating your children through the difficult territory, is a complicated and
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