In this podcast episode, Loraine delves into the topic of high-conflict divorces and separations, emphasizing that they are not just ordinary breakups. The episode explores how individuals with high-conflict personalities can wreak havoc on someone's life, destroying their reputation, self-esteem, and even their career. Loraine discusses how post-separation abuse can occur when involved with such personalities, whether through divorce, abandonment, or the abrupt termination of a cohabiting relationship. The episode also highlights the differences between normal and high-conflict situations, shedding light on the compulsive escalation of disagreements and the manipulation tactics used by high-conflict personalities. Loraine also touches on the signs of abusive relationships and the challenges faced by individuals seeking justice for emotional and psychological abuse. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the complexities and devastating effects of high-conflict divorces and separations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• High-conflict personalities can have a devastating impact on your life, reputation, self-esteem, and career.

• Post-separation abuse can occur after a relationship ends, and it can involve emotional, financial, and even litigious attacks from high-conflict personalities.

• High-conflict individuals compulsively escalate disagreements, often moving the goalposts and twisting facts to their advantage.

• Red flags to watch out for in high-conflict personalities include quick anger escalation, emotional immaturity, and a tendency to blame others for their actions.

• Ending a relationship with a high-conflict personality can be particularly challenging, as they may not show empathy or act in a kind and considerate manner, potentially leaving the other person emotionally, psychologically, and financially devastated.

BEST MOMENTS

"There are people who can ruin your life and they will destroy your reputation, your self-esteem or your career."

"In a normal situation at the end of a relationship, most of us try to resolve or diffuse conflicts, but people with high conflict personalities compulsively escalate disagreements." 

"They may have experienced the speed at which the person can go from charming and nice to nasty and verbally abusive." 

"Other warning signs include how quickly anger can escalate. They can go from having a normal conversation to being completely enraged at the speed of lightning."

"With a high conflict personality type, they will have no qualms about leaving a partner or spouse in emotional, psychological and financial devastation."

HOST BIO
Loraine is a blogger, digital creator, and author.
A former Property Management business owner spent a  decade in HMO and family rentals before moving to Spain in 2016 with dreams of becoming fully retired and living in Spain with her partner, but that dream shattered in September 2020. 

Loraine explains how she has now experienced the three D's in relationship endings. Divorce, death of a partner and now discard, the abrupt termination of a relationship. 

Currently working on rebuilding her life whilst living with three overlapping litigations post-separation including the threat of precarious eviction by a former partner.

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