How to Handle A High-Conflict Personality Spouse When Co-Parenting With Bridget Bennett
Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, host Lisa and guest Bridget Bennett discuss the five essential steps to handle a high-conflict personality spouse when co-parenting . Bridget, a custody and divorce specialist, shares her journey and provides valuable insights and strategies for maintaining peace and focusing on the well-being of the children. The steps include going low contact, establishing firm legal boundaries, using BIF communication, considering a domestic violence protective order, and focusing on controlling oneself. Bridget emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and not reacting to the high-conflict behavior of the other parent. Takeaways Go low contact and use a parenting app to minimize direct communication with a high-conflict personality spouse. Establish firm legal boundaries by having a court order in place and following it strictly. Use BIF communication (brief, informative, friendly, and firm) to communicate with the high-conflict personality spouse effectively. Consider obtaining a domestic violence protective order if the high conflict behavior continues and poses a threat. Focus on controlling oneself and not getting caught up in the high-conflict behavior of the other parent. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the topic 03:11 Bridget's background and journey 04:25 Coping with high-conflict personalities 05:41 Defining high-conflict personality 06:35 Differentiating high-conflict personality from narcissism 10:04 Steps to handle a high conflict personality spouse 10:34 Step 1: Go low contact and use a parenting app 12:09 Step 2: Establish firm legal boundaries 15:41 Step 3: Use BIF communication 20:39 Step 4: Consider a domestic violence protective order 22:31 Step 5: Focus on controlling yourself 27:58 Recap of the five steps 36:09 How to reach Bridget for coaching 38:45 Conclusion and farewell CONNECT WITH BRIDGET FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TIKTOK LinkTree Support the show If you like this episode, please be sure to subscribe everywhere you listen to podcasts! FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM Check out the WEBSITE Help support this podcast by buying me a cup of coffee. I need it to stay awake editing! BUY ME COFFEE