Co-parenting with a narcissist seems like an impossibility. But, truthfully you’re not really going to be parenting with them, it’s more like you’re going to be parenting around them. There’s a difference between co-parenting, and parallel parenting. With someone who has strong narcissistic tendencies, it’s almost impossible to co-parent.

Why Is It So Hard Parenting With A Narcissist?

Part of what makes it so hard to parent with a narcissist is they tend to burn the emotional house down as they walk out the door. If you reject them, you reject their worldview. If you reject their worldview they perceive you as a direct threat. It is possible to divorce a narcissist or someone with narcissistic tendencies and not have this be the result. It requires understanding their worldview and crafting your communications so that they fit with their worldview. This can be done in such a way that you …

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As I’m sure you’ve probably heard by now, Emily Ratajkowski and her husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard, are getting divorced.

Emily and Sebastian — who is best known for his credits as a producer on movies like Uncut Gems and Good Time — got married in a low-key courthouse ceremony in early 2018, just weeks after they were romantically linked for the very first time.

In the four years that they’ve been together, the duo has maintained a relatively private relationship, with Sebastian occasionally making appearances on Emily’s Instagram account.

Before the birth of their son, Sylvester, in March 2021, Emily gave fans some rare insight into their marriage, opening up about their complicated thoughts on becoming parents in a heartfelt essay she penned for Vogue during her pregnancy.

“My husband likes to say that ‘we’re pregnant.’ I tell him that while the sentiment is sweet, it’s not entirely true,” she wrote

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DEAR ABBY: I was married for almost 20 years to a jealous, controlling man. “Pete” was emotionally abusive, which I didn’t really notice because I’m not confrontational. I would just try to make him happy and ignore his controlling behavior. Toward the end of our marriage, I realized how isolated I had become. I had pushed most of my friends and family away. They didn’t want to visit because of Pete’s negative attitude.

Our daughter developed an illness in her teens that requires 24-hour care. Her illness didn’t necessarily upset him; what did upset him is the attention she would require in the future. He would say things like, “She’s ruining our retirement. I was looking forward to having you to myself and not having to deal with anyone.” This was when I realized how controlling he was. It felt like I had been wearing a blindfold and then I

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Emily Ratajkowski seemingly addressed the infidelity scandal surrounding Adam Levine after her estranged husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard, allegedly cheated on her, too.Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell - Arrivals

The married Maroon 5 frontman has been accused of engaging in inappropriate conversations with three young Instagram models, one of whom alleged that things even got “physical.” Levine, 43, has denied the affair.

“I don’t understand why we continue to blame women for men’s mistakes, especially when you’re talking about 20-something-year-old women dealing with men in positions of power who are twice their age,” Ratajkowski, 31, said in a selfie-style TikTok video Tuesday afternoon, failing to address Levine by name.

“The power dynamic is so skewed, it’s ridiculous. It’s predatory. It’s manipulative,” the model went on, making sure to note, “If you’re the one in a relationship, you are the one who’s obligated to be loyal.”

The “Blurred Lines” video vixen — who filed for divorce from Bear-McClard earlier

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Denise Richards is getting real about her 2006 divorce from Charlie Sheen.

While talking to “Real Housewives of Dubai” star Caroline Stanbury on her “Divorced Not Dead” podcast, Richards said that there were “many things” that led to them splitting up after four years of marriage.

“The behind-the-scenes stuff was way worse than what was out there,” Richards, 51, said about their marriage, adding, “it’s very funny because a lot of people think on the outside, things are great.”

Richards said when things got tough for her, she tried shielding her kids — Sam, 18, Lola, 17, and Eloise, 11, whom she shares with Sheen — from the drama.

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Bellagio Grand Opening of the LIGHT Club (Denise Trucello / WireImage)

“I never wanted the girls to — and I don’t know, maybe I did them a disservice, there’s no handbook for this, especially when you’re in the public too, and

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The divorce process can create intense emotions. You might feel frustrated or confused during this time. Thinking about your TRICARE benefits may be the last thought on your mind. However, it’s something you must consider.“TRICARE won’t pay for services or supplies provided to anyone who isn’t eligible for TRICARE, so it’s important you understand how your TRICARE coverage may change for you, your children, and your ex-spouse,” said Shane Pham, TRICARE policy and program analyst at the Defense Health Agency. “If a former spouse or a stepchild who wasn’t adopted loses eligibility in a divorce and continues to get care, TRICARE can recoup those payments which adds an extra layer of difficulty during an already challenging time.”

Read through the following Q&A to learn more about how divorce affects your TRICARE health benefits.

Q: How does divorce affect the sponsor?
A: Eligibility for TRICARE doesn’t change for the sponsor. Once

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