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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 13 MIN

5 Co-Parenting Traps a Narcissistic Ex-Wife Uses

from The Narc Free Man Podcast · host PHILLIP DUGAS

Most men think the divorce was the hard part — until they realize co-parenting with a narcissistic ex-wife can become the next battlefield. In this episode of The Narc Free Man Podcast, Phillip C. Dugas breaks down 5 co-parenting traps a narcissistic ex-wife uses when you share children with her. If you are trying to co-parent with a female narcissist, a high-conflict ex-wife, or an emotionally manipulative ex, this episode will help you recognize the pattern, protect your peace, and stay focused on your kids. You'll learn how a narcissistic ex-wife may use: • The kids as messengers • Schedule games and last-minute changes • Rewriting the story to make you look like the problem  • Fake emergencies to pull you back into chaos  • Guilt to make you feel like a bad father The goal is not to win her over. The goal is not to make her see reason. The goal is to become calm, steady, strategic, and focused on being the father your children need.  If you are dealing with toxic co-parenting, narcissistic abuse, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, custody stress, or a high-conflict ex-wife, this episode will help you stop reacting and start responding with clarity. Get my book, Co-Parenting With Her, using the link below, or find it on Amazon now.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H4GTQ93G You are not crazy. You are not weak. You are learning how to co-parent with clarity.  Subscribe to The Narc Free Man Podcast for more content on narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, divorce, fatherhood, co-parenting with a narcissist, emotional manipulation, trauma bonds, and rebuilding your life after a toxic marriage.  #coparenting #narcissisticabuse #narcissisticexwife #toxicrelationship #fathersrights #divorcesupport #highconflictdivorce #gaslighting #emotionalabuse #narcfreeman

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