A Book Review of “Will I Ever Be Free of You? – How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family”, Written by Karyl McBride, Ph.D.
Last week we posted an article written by child psychologist, Dr. Gregory Ramey, “Narcissism: Is it all about you? ” I thought posting it back-to-back with this book review would emphasize the troubling aspects of narcissist personality traits from the varying perspectives of two (2) psychologists. Publisher’s Note – R. Mues
Narcissism is defined as a personality disorder that goes beyond mere selfishness and vanity. It is a prevalent cause of marital and family problems. Narcissists do not have the capacity to love, understand other persons’ emotions, or feel empathy toward others. They are grandiose in their need for praise and attention; they overestimate their abilities; and, they diminish persons around them with emotional abuse.
The term “narcissism” comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a handsome young man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. But, when he reached out to touch his reflection in the water, he shattered … Read More... “Narcissist Spouse In A Divorce – Steps To Recovery”
I grew up during a time when my generation was encouraged to “do your own thing.” I wonder if we’ve taken that advice to the extreme.
Summer is coming.
NOTE: I was considering writing a new article about Mother’s Day so I began by looking through the Ohio Family Law Blog archives. Some advice is timeless. This one from seven years ago is still on point. Here is a reprise of “
You got married hoping for a soul mate, but ended up in a relationship that feels like a roommate.
Recently, a New York court held that a husband could enforce a prenuptial agreement against his wife upon divorce, even though at the time the parties had no intention of ever being bound by the agreement and he ripped up his photocopy of the agreement at the same time his wife ripped up her original. Braha v. Braha, 2014 NY Slip Op 51532.
Several years ago, I posted an