Is your marriage being affected by Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)? Does Narcissistic Personality Disorder have an influence on the likelihood of you staying married or getting divorced?
The effect of narcissistic personality disorder on divorce rates is a very hot topic on the internet at the moment, but are the rates that the majority of people are quoting true?
If you’re a man who is married to a woman with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), you may be wondering how this affects your marriage and your chances of divorce. NPD is a mental illness that can make it hard for your wife to empathize with others, accept criticism, or admit mistakes. She may have an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a sense of entitlement. She may also exploit you, manipulate you, or demean you.
You may feel frustrated, confused, hurt, and helpless. You may wonder if you can ever have a happy and stable marriage with your wife. You may also wonder if you should divorce her and move on with your life.
The truth is, there is no simple answer to these questions. Every marriage is different, and every person with NPD is different. However, there are some facts and statistics that can help you understand your situation better and make an informed decision.
According to research, people with NPD have a divorce rate that is not much different from the average divorce rate in the U.S. and the U.K., which is around 40% – 50%.
Another surprising fact is that people with NPD are more likely to remarry after a divorce than people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), which is another mental illness that affects relationships. About 10% of people with BPD remarry by age 40, while about 20% of people with NPD do so. This suggests that people with NPD may have an easier time finding and maintaining a new partner after a divorce. It also suggests that divorce may not be the best solution for your marriage, as it may not guarantee you a better future.
Of course, these statistics are not the only factors that you should consider when deciding whether to divorce your wife or not. You should also consider the quality and satisfaction of your marriage, the impact of your wife’s NPD on your mental and physical health, the availability and effectiveness of treatment for your wife, and the best interests of your children (if you have any).
Ultimately, the decision to divorce your wife is a personal and complex one. It’s not something that you should rush into or take lightly. It’s something that you should think carefully about and discuss with your wife, your therapist, your lawyer, and your support network.
If you’re looking for more guidance and support on how to deal with your wife’s NPD and how to improve your marriage, you can contact us today. We are a team of experienced and compassionate coaches who specialize in helping men like you overcome the challenges and difficulties of being married to a woman with NPD. We can help you understand your wife better, communicate more effectively, set healthy boundaries, and regain your confidence and happiness. We can also help you decide whether divorce is the right option for you or not, and how to cope with the consequences if you choose to go through with it.
Don’t let your wife’s NPD ruin your marriage and your life. You deserve to be happy and fulfilled. You deserve to have a great marriage. You deserve to be a good guy to a great man. Contact us today and let us help you achieve your goals.
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60% of marriages where one person is narcissistic ends in divorce:
https://irglobal.com/article/why-do-so-many-marriages-to-narcissists-end-in-divorce/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20research%20has%20shown,Let%27s%20take%20a%20closer%20look
It’s believed that the divorce rate for narcissist is at 50%:
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-divorce-rate-of-narcissists
Normal divorce rate is between 40% to 50% 40
https://www.petrellilaw.com/divorce-statistics-for-2022/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20American%20Psychological,second%20marriages%20ending%20in%20divorce
