Co Parenting With A Controlling Ex
The co parenting struggle is real.
Co parenting with a controlling ex. Such relationships often take shape. Co parenting requires shared effort and shared intent. Unfortunately it is common that breakups are rough and the co parenting relationship involves. According to pew research by the age of 9 more than one in five children experience a parental break up.
One of the most difficult parts of co parenting is knowing what is and isnt appropriate to share with your ex. The reason for this is because co parenting requires a lot of communication to work. Co parenting with an ex can be a stressful and emotional endeavor even when things are civil. So when your ex happens to be toxic or narcissistic parallel parenting is your only option.