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My "ex" is a louse, isn´t s/he?

Defense Mechanisms in Divorce

According to Garrity & Baris (1994) in high conflict divorces, it is common to see three types of defense mechanisms kick in, in one parent or the other. These are:
"I am always right"
"My ex-spouse is always wrong."
"Maybe I will, Maybe I Won't."
Read more about these defense mechanisms in other tips in this category.

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