But in recent weeks, she's responded twice to Ye's provocations, releasing a statement when Ye said there was another sex tape and again when he referenced North being on social media.
"Kanye's constant attacks on me in interviews and on social media is actually more hurtful than any TikTok North might create," Kardashian said. "Divorce is difficult enough on our children and Kanye's obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation so negatively and publicly is only causing further pain for all."
Lue said even these brief attempts to correct the record could unwittingly encourage his behavior.
"She has now responded and it's fed into something in his mind where he thinks, 'OK, I don't know when she's next going to respond. I don't know when I'm next going to catch her attention. I just know that she will respond again at some point,'" Lue said.
Manly said Kardashian's choice to try and disengage from the relationship publicly suggests she's coping differently with the end of her marriage.
"Separating from someone hurts. It's one of the most painful life experiences. It involves grieving. If that's not happening right, then all of the unrest can be projected outward," Manly said. "I believe Kim turning inward and keeping her personal life more personal, at least for now, is healthy."
Lue said when deciding how to cope with an aggrieved ex-partner, it's helpful to examine whether their behavior is typical or an anomaly.
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