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3 Ways to Escape the Drama Triangle After Narcissistic Abuse
The antidote to the drama triangle is the key to radically improving your relationship dynamics.
Mary told her husband she needed help with the kids and house, and then he abruptly quit his job. The pressure had been building. Mary was the primary wage earner, earning about 80% of the household income. She was also solely responsible for the care of their children and home. Her husband often bragged about doing the minimum to get by at work. At home, he played video games and watched TV, leaving her to take care of everything else.
Mary* was struggling to meet the performance demands of her career. Burning the candle at both ends left her feeling exhausted. She wanted a partner, not another person, to clean up after, and she felt crushed by the weight of the world. Mary needed her husband to step up.
When her husband quit his job unexpectedly, Mary felt powerless. Now, she was the sole wage earner and had to make up an additional 20% of their income. Worse yet, her husband didn’t take over care of the children or home and instead created more messes being home all day. Mary was at a loss. She was frustrated he put her in this situation and saw no way out.