@tjo7476: Divorcing a covert narcissist: why it takes so long Nobody warns you that the divorce itself can be the longest chapter of the marriage. With a covert narcissist, there's no explosive courtroom drama. It's quieter than that. It's: → "Lost" paperwork and missed deadlines → Last-minute requests for extensions → Changing lawyers right before a hearing → Disputing things that were already agreed → Playing the reasonable, wounded party to everyone watching Why the delays? Because for them, the process is the point. Every filing is another chance to stay connected to you, keep control, and protect their image as the "good one." A fast, clean ending means losing the narrative. Dragging it out means they never have to. So why fight instead of settling quickly just to be done? Because quick settlements often mean giving up what matters: fair finances, parenting terms, your sanity. Someone who manipulates in a marriage will exploit any gap in an agreement. Documenting everything, staying consistent, and holding firm isn't spite. It's protection. What helps: ✔ Keep every communication in writing ✔ Stay calm and factual (don't feed the reaction) ✔ Work with an attorney who understands high-conflict cases ✔ Lean on a therapist and real support, not just your lawyer If you're in the middle of this: the slowness is not a reflection of your case or your worth. You're not crazy. You're not alone. And you will get to the other side. . . . #narcissisticabuse #financialabuse #emotionalabuse #manipulation #divorce

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