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Narcissistic personality disorder and divorce

In fact, research has shown that nearly 60% of all marriages to narcissists – male or female – end in divorce (source: Why Do So Many Marriages to Narcissists End in Divorce?). - Need to find out what study this stat comes from

Other research: What is the Narcissist Divorce Rate?

At the highest end of the spectrum is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). NPD is a mental disorder that affects mostly men—up to 75% of the people diagnosed with NPD. NPD is one of the least identified disorders because these patients are least likely to believe they have a problem. They're also the least responsive to conventional psycho therapeutic treatments.[1]

Narcisstic personality disorder and difficult divorces

A narcissist will expect to get special treatment and to be able to control everything in the divorce, even the judge. They also don't like to lose, so they will file motions and fight hard to win, even over trivial matters that aren't worth the attorney fees.[2]

Narcissistic personality disorder, difficult divorces and its affect on children post divorce

This lack of empathy can lead them to make decisions during a divorce without regard for how their actions may affect their ex-spouse and/or children. Sense of Entitlement: Narcissists often feel entitled to whatever they want. In a divorce, this may mean valuable assets, money, or custody of the children.[3]

Use this research as a starting point: Divorce, single-parent households and its negative effects on children

"Children who grow up with a narcissistic parent tend to suffer from at least some of the following as children and as adults: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-doubt, self-blame, indecision, people-pleasing tendencies, difficulties with emotional intimacy, and codependent relationships."[4]