Are you caught in the silent war of 'I should stay for the kids' versus 'I can't live like this?' 🤔 This video addresses the difficult decision of whether to leave or stay in a toxic relationship with a narcissist, the impact on your children, and the importance of prioritizing your mental health and well-being. For men facing marriage problems, this offers relationship advice and insights on staying for the kids.

There’s a silent war that most men never talk about—the painful choice between “I should stay for the kids” and “I can’t live the rest of my life like this.”

In this episode of the Narc Free Man Podcast, Phillip C. Dugas breaks down why staying in a toxic relationship with a female narcissist doesn’t protect your kids—it teaches them to normalize abuse.

👉 You’ll learn:

Why guilt and fear keep men trapped in toxic marriages.

How staying “for the kids” often models abuse instead of protection.

What a strategic exit plan looks like (custody, finances, housing).

How to replace guilt with standards and reclaim your strength.

Why your kids don’t need a perfect dad—they need a free one.

💡 If you’re stuck in this battle, know this: leaving with strategy isn’t abandonment—it’s protection.

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