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Category: Narcissism and Divorce

What is Different About a Grey Divorce? March 21st, 2023

In a recent episode of Ask Lloyd, he was joined by Cherie Morris, a divorce coach in Montgomery County who works with clients nationwide through her business, “Dear Divorce Coach.” These two experts in divorce saw eye to eye about a range of issues that come up in a grey divorce, and they offered some …


Considering Divorce in the New Year January 10th, 2023

Welcome to the new year; it’s time to take a personal inventory. You survived the holidays, which are often equal parts celebration and stress, and the latter may have you decide you need to make a change in your relationship. As you review your priorities and plan for the coming year, here are some important …


Are You Ready to Do the Work on Yourself? November 5th, 2022

As a legal practitioner, I often find my schedule heavy with work, and I have to carve out time in my day and my week for another practice – meditation – to make sure that I am in touch with myself and my needs. In the October 2022 episode of Ask Lloyd, I had the …


Dating After Divorce September 16th, 2022

In the midst of a period that is generally filled with turmoil and heartache, a bright spot is that, by moving on from a relationship that didn’t work for you, you now have the chance to find somebody new. For many people who have been married for quite some time, the new dating game may …


Divorcing a Narcissist Spouse April 30th, 2022

In prior posts on this blog, I have spoken a lot about narcissistic spouses, key traits, how to identify them, and what to do in advance to prepare for a divorce. In this installment, I want to talk about what happens and what to do during the divorce process when you are dealing with a …


Divorce and the holidays December 22nd, 2021

The movies and tv portray the holidays as a joyful time of celebration, ritual, friends and family. Unfortunately, these can also be the darkest times for people, especially when their family situation has become intolerable, or a divorce or separation has already occurred. If this is the case, it’s important to take especially good care …


Understanding Domestic Violence and Divorce in Maryland October 19th, 2021

Are you safe? If you are experiencing domestic violence and you reside in Bethesda or elsewhere in Montgomery County, there are resources for immediate assistance. If this is an emergency call 911 or 240-773-5050. It’s a terrible truth that our most intimate relationships can be the most dangerous, and the month of October is dedicated …


Key Characteristics of a Narcissistic Spouse June 15th, 2021

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in a spouse can exacerbate marital problems and cause a lot of pain. In my series on divorcing a narcissist, I have discussed the general characteristics of NPD and what to do before divorcing a narcissist. This third installment continues the discussion of characteristics of narcissism in spouses. An expert in personality disorders, Dr. Todd Grande, has …


Does Your Spouse Have Narcissistic Personality Disorder? December 3rd, 2020

Welcome to the first in my series of blogs on divorcing a narcissist. If you know anything


What To Do BEFORE You Tell Your Narcissistic Spouse You’re Divorcing Them. January 31st, 2021

Welcome to the second installment in my series on divorcing a narcissist. My previous blog covered common traits of narcissists and behaviors (weapons, really) they use against their marriage partners. This piece is about what to do when you realize you can no longer continue in this untenable situation. Here are strategies IN ADVANCE of …


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