High-Conflict Divorce: What To Do When Your Ex Won’t Get Over Being Angry
Chronically angry exes have trouble seeing their part in the demise of the marriage. They blame the other person as a way to avoid looking at their own problems and role in the divorce. High-conflict people usually don’t “get over it” and will seek targets of blame (i.e., you) instead of seeking help.
One way of understanding this is to think of your high conflict ex as an addict: he or she is addicted to anger. They need to stay mad at you in order to keep grief and shame at bay.
So how do you keep from losing your marbles when you have to interact with a perpetually angry ex? Read more