Yes, I’m a Clinical Psychologist and, yes, I’m encouraging you to be “the asshole” when co-parenting with a borderline or narcissist ex. Shocking, right? Contrary to most other advice? That depends. I’m anti-enabling and anti-apologist when it comes to dealing with borderlines, narcissists and other high-conflict, characterologically disturbed personalities. Part one of this series examines […]
Narcissism, Professional Martyrs, Emotional Labor and Christmas
‘Tis the season for narcissism, professional martyrs and emotional labor! It’s that time of year when I take creative liberties with traditional Christmas carols. Such as this little ditty on the topics of narcissism, professional martyrs, emotional labor and Christmas: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Triggered at every turn. Take a look […]
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Being “the Asshole,” Part 2
In part one of this series, I explain why co-parenting with a narcissist means being “the asshole.” To clarify, being the asshole doesn’t mean being an arrogant, controlling, unreasonable jerk. Rather, it means being indifferent to the narcissist’s opinions and feelings about you. It means practicing accountability and becoming immune to the borderline’s continued attempts […]
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