Episode 60: You May Be Divorcing a Narcissist, Here’s How to TellGuest: Jeff WrightJeff Wright is a performance coach, speaker, and someone I’m grateful to call a friend and mentor. He runs a global insurance firm and has built tremendous success professionally — but what really defines Jeff is his commitment to helping people change their lives. He’s the ultimate change-maker, and he genuinely does this work because it matters to him. His perspective on narcissism isn’t just professional — it’s personal. Jeff grew up with a father who struggled with alcoholism and narcissistic behavior, so he understands these dynamics firsthand. Through his coaching and his Instagram platform, @therealjeffwright, he breaks down narcissistic traits, high-conflict behavior, and the difference between patterns and personality disorders with clarity and depth. I’m excited for you to hear this conversation. Website: Jeff's Website Connect with Jeff Wright Here: @therealjeffwright on Instagram Jeff on YouTube SPECIAL OFFER:For $1, get a month's access to our Divorce Companion Community. This includes tools tailored to your divorce stage, a self-paced course, and a supportive community of relatable individuals. Coupon code: BTBCOMPANION2026 Click here to JOIN SummaryIn this episode, Jeff and Tania explore narcissistic traits, their impact on relationships, especially during divorce, and practical strategies for managing interactions with narcissists. They discuss passive-aggressive behaviors, active listening, and maintaining emotional control to protect oneself. Keywordsnarcissism, relationships, divorce, passive-aggressive, emotional intelligence, communication strategies, narcissistic traits, conflict resolution, co-parenting, emotional control Key Topics Narcissistic traits and behaviors Impact of narcissism on relationships and divorce Strategies for effective communication and emotional control Takeaways Most people have some narcissistic traits, but only a small percentage have narcissistic personality disorder.Passive-aggressive behavior often overlaps with narcissistic traits and can be used to manipulate or criticize subtly.Active listening and staying neutral, brief, and factual can disarm narcissistic attacks and reduce conflict.Controlling your emotional reactions is crucial; emotional reactions feed narcissistic behavior.Consistently applying the same communication strategies is necessary to prevent narcissists from reverting to old behaviors.Avoiding conflict and not speaking badly about your ex to children helps protect their emotional well-being.Modeling healthy behavior and maintaining high-road communication influences children positively. Titles Understanding Narcissistic Traits in Divorce: Practical StrategiesHow to Manage Narcissistic Behaviors During Co-Parenting Sound Bites "Everybody has a little bit of narcissism in them." "Model healthy behavior to influence children positively." "Avoid avoiding conflict; it only makes problems worse." Chapters 00:00 Understanding Narcissism in Today's Society 02:39 Traits of Narcissistic Behavior 04:45 Identifying Narcissistic Responses 07:44 The Importance of Active Listening 10:29 Managing Emotions in Conversations 13:33 Effective Communication Strategies 16:08 Conflict Avoidance vs. Conflict Efficiency 22:31 The Burden of Unspoken Words 24:38 Choosing Your Battles in Relationships 27:06 The Ripple Effect of Family Dynamics 31:27 Recognizing Narcissistic Behaviors 31:57 The Role of Parents in Shaping Narcissism 32:56 Navigating Co-Parenting with a Narcissist 34:49 The Importance of Taking the High Road 36:01 Modeling Behavior for Future Generations 44:15 Introduction to Amicable Divorce 45:37 Resources for Support and Growth On our website you'll find details and additional information on our 5-Step Gameplan multimedia course, our different types of coaching methods, monthly memberships, events and retreats, and a whole lot more. Plus, we've got a ton of free resources, like our monthly newsletter, our private Facebook group, our Instagram channel, and a library of articles and free webinars to help you along the way. When you go to our website, you'll be able to schedule a free 45-minute breakthrough call. Remember, we're here to help you reach an amicable resolution. Find your courage and believe in your brighter future because you know what? It is possible. At Better Than Bitter™, we measure success by what we give and not by what we get. So, let's change the divorce dialogue together. It's time to be better than bitter. Do you want to know if We Can Help You? Book A Free 1:1 Breakthrough Call Now! Click Here If you want to connect with a Divorce Concierge, contact Vesta Divorce Concierge here!
