The 6 Biggest Mistakes You’re Making With Your Narcissistic Co-Parent

Most co-parenting advice assumes both parents care about the same things. But if you are dealing with a narcissistic or high-conflict co-parent, that is not what is happening.In this episode of The Breakdown, I explain why you are stuck, why nothing seems to work, and the six mistakes that are keeping you trapped in the cycle.We cover:Trying to make their behavior make senseBelieving the right words will change themExpecting them to care about parenting the way you doWhy “performance parenting” happens during courtWhy things often change after custody is finalizedWhy they escalate when challengedWhy nobody else seems to see what you seeThis episode introduces the idea of “counter parenting”—when your ex is not trying to co-parent at all, but instead is using parenting as a way to maintain control, protect their image, and keep you reacting.Once you understand that, everything changes.Follow, rate, and share if this episode helped you. And send me a message: which mistake hit you the hardest?