Have you ever met someone who was incredibly charming at first and then later discovered that it was all just a facade? The thing about a deceptive person is that they are difficult to read. Their confidence and belief in…
Have you ever been stuck in a relationship where you were constantly on edge, questioning your judgment, or wondering if you were overreacting? Doesn’t feel good, does it? But you’re not alone – I’ve been there myself. It took me…
Emotional blackmail is as ugly and disgusting as financial or sexual blackmail. Those who have experienced emotional blackmail know how easy it is for someone to twist your emotions and good nature to trap you in situations you were never…
When you’re too nice in your relationship, it can create all kinds of chaos. Even the most respectful partner will sometimes fall into extremely manipulative and negative patterns if you become too obedient. Here are the warning signs to watch…
It’s really easy to look at someone else’s relationship and spot all the problems going on, right? But when it comes to yourself, it’s much more difficult. You have mixed feelings, a shared history, hopes for the future, and a…
When you’re in love, it’s easy to lose sight of the boundaries that define a healthy relationship — one built on love, trust, open communication, mutual respect, and support. It turns out that many people are emotionally manipulated in their…
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, or someone you know. If so, I’d like to start by saying: Just because the situation looks bleak now, doesn’t mean things won’t get better.…
For the narcissist, control is the name of the game. This is especially true in romantic relationships, where they feel entitled to ownership of the other person. Hence, they will not hesitate to use all tricks, no matter how dirty,…
Having a selfish person in the family is difficult. It’s very stressful, especially because they’re family, which means it’s harder to cut off contact with them than it would be with a toxic friend. You may often feel like you’re…
By definition, manipulation is often sneaky. Therefore, we do not always realize what is happening, especially when we think we are dealing with someone we can trust. But since signs of control can fly under the radar, you may have…
