Why Your Divorce Won’t Settle (Even When You’re Being Reasonable)
If your divorce won’t settle — even when you’re being reasonable — this isn’t about finding a better agreement.
It’s about understanding the real reason narcissists refuse to settle and how it impacts your strategy.
It’s not because you haven’t found the right solution. It’s because settlement is not their goal.
In this video, I explain why narcissists refuse to settle, what’s really driving that behavior, and how it’s designed to keep you stuck, exhausted, and reactive.
In this video, I break down:
• Why fairness doesn’t work with a narcissist
• The real reason they keep rejecting reasonable offers
• How delay and control are part of their strategy
• The biggest mistakes to avoid when trying to settle
• How to shift from emotional negotiation to strategic decision-making
I also share a personal reflection from my own divorce and what I would do differently if I could go back. You may not be able to control how long the divorce takes, but you can control how much of your life it takes from you.
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