When they believe they've changed
I get messages from those who are with someone who claims to have changed, but something doesn’t feel right to them. What they feel is
The thoughts and beliefs that allow toxic behavior to seep into your relationship
You are not to blame for getting into a toxic relationship. It is not your fault. However, there is a way you process bad behavior
Connecting all the dots of emotionally abusive and manipulative behavior
Sometimes you just can’t figure out if perhaps what you’re experiencing is abusive or manipulative behavior. You may even think perhaps you’re overreacting or seeing
Understanding the thought process behind manipulative behavior
Manipulation originates with the desire to have something and doing anything you can to get it. The extent that some people will go to get
Kind words carefully crafted to plant the seed of guilt and shame
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
Why you get conned into the psychologically abusive relationship
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
An analysis of emotional abuse: Breaking down the bad behavior
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
If you leave me, I’ll kill myself – The ultimate abuse of your empathy and compassion
A suicide threat is the ultimate form of control with an empathetic, caring person. If you’re in a relationship with someone that threatens to kill
Emotional Abuse explained for your friends, family, attorney, therapist or anyone else that may need to know what you’re experiencing
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
Identifying the signs of toxic or manipulative behavior while dating
It can be a challenge to see the signs of toxic behavior when you first start dating someone, especially if things seem to be going
