There’s something that family, coworkers, friends, and even romantic partners can all have a common: They can sometimes be difficult to talk to. Some have opposing beliefs and values....
Should you love more, do more, or be more for another person who never seems to be happy? One method of control is to make sure you’re always trying...
Some people have a clever way of making you feel bad about yourself by complimenting you and using positive, supportive words that make it seem like they really care....
If you’ve ever wondered why you felt a connection with someone that turned out to be controlling and manipulative, you were probably manipulated from day one. And it’s possible...
When someone shows you every single red flag you need to determine there is lying, control, and manipulation going on, at what point do you tell yourself you’re not...
After months or years of being emotionally abused, you may find yourself doing behavior that resembles the same type of behavior you’re a victim to. If that’s the case,...
The smear campaign is a card often played by narcissists, sociopaths, and other emotional abusers to make you look like the bad guy. If you’re hurt and miserable, they...
Emotional abusers can make you feel crazy. They will convince you you’ve said things you didn’t say, they’ll remind you about conversations you’ve never had, and they may purposefully...
Emotional abuse victims have a very difficult time trying to explain what’s happening to them to their friends and family. Often, loving, supportive people may side with the abuser...
When you’re in the thick of a toxic relationship, all you can see is a dark future with no way out. This skewed reality can actually keep you in...