Divorcing a Narcissist is Hell on Earth

Jacqueline Atulip
4 min readSep 4, 2024

Divorcing a narcissist is hell on earth. Ask me how I know?

Personal experience!

Divorcing a narcissist is like a twisted game of Jumanji where each new day brings a brand new threat. It has been an emotional and psychological roller coaster to put it quite simply.

If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you know that their charm and charisma can quickly turn into manipulation and control. When it comes to ending such a relationship, the abuse and toxic counters can be even more daunting.

Here are ten reasons why divorcing (or breaking up with) a narcissist, is hell on earth:

1. Relentless Manipulation

Narcissists are masters of manipulation. During a divorce, they will use every trick in the book to maintain control over you. This can include gaslighting, guilt-tripping, and even playing the victim to garner sympathy from others.

2. Legal Battles

Narcissists thrive on conflict and will often drag out legal proceedings to exhaust you emotionally and financially. They may refuse to settle, contest every detail, and use the court system as a weapon to prolong your suffering. My husband often waffled between “just wanting to move on” and “needing to punish…

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Jacqueline Atulip

I write about love, dating, sex, and relationships. Helping you to manifest your best love life. Follow me: @jacquelineatulip | www.jacquelineatulip.com