How to Handle A High-Conflict Personality Spouse When Co-Parenting With Bridget Bennett

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn 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.TakeawaysGo 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the topic03:11 Bridget's background and journey04:25 Coping with high-conflict personalities05:41 Defining high-conflict personality06:35 Differentiating high-conflict personality from narcissism10:04 Steps to handle a high conflict personality spouse10:34 Step 1: Go low contact and use a parenting app12:09 Step 2: Establish firm legal boundaries15:41 Step 3: Use BIF communication20:39 Step 4: Consider a domestic violence protective order22:31 Step 5: Focus on controlling yourself27:58 Recap of the five steps36:09 How to reach Bridget for coaching38:45 Conclusion and farewellCONNECT WITH BRIDGETFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKLinkTreeIf you like this episode, please be sure to subscribe everywhere you listen to podcasts!FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM🍂 FALL RUNNING SEASON is coming! Check out the 🆕Coaching Programs that include running and mindset goals! HERECheck out the WEBSITEHelp support this podcast by buying me a cup of coffee. I need it to stay awake editing!BUY ME COFFEE