Have you ever been told you’re too sensitive, you’re crazy, or you’re imagining things? Does it make you doubt yourself? We all experience misunderstandings from time to time, but if this becomes a pattern of behavior it’s likely someone is gaslighting you. Gaslighters want you to respond in one of…
Do you think that you were born into the wrong family? As wild as that may sound, it may feel like it. The toxic family dynamic makes you question your purpose in life. Being born into the wrong family isn’t exactly some supernatural occurrence – rather, it’s more like complex…
A master manipulator is experienced in the art of control. Utilizing certain maneuvers, these dangerous individuals can leave wounds that are hard to heal. We talk of manipulation and control quite often, including examples of them in lists of how to recognize a narcissist. We learn techniques for disarming toxic…
I’ve had the misfortune of meeting a few manipulative types in my life. One was my controlling-coercive ex-partner, and the other was a ‘friend’ that lied about practically everything. Each had their own techniques and tricks. My ex would undermine my confidence and isolate me. My friend was a pathological…
Toxic relationship patterns differ from toxic actions. These repetitive behaviors are present in unhealthy relationships, and the patterns reveal truths. The toxic personality is a complex entity on its own, presenting various negative behaviors. When operating within a relationship, this personality style is amplified. Repeated toxic behavior reinforces control, power,…
Emotional vampires are parasitic humans that drain empaths and other sympathetic types of individuals. You’ll know them by their patterns and habits. There are certain things emotional vampires do to feed off your energy. If you thought vampires from books and movies were terrifying, there are worse things than those…
Are they really friends, if they are friends who take advantage of you? I think not. The good news is, that you can identify them by what they say. In one word, I can explain what these “so-called” friends do: manipulation. That’s it! But sometimes manipulation is difficult to pinpoint.…
The things manipulators say dig deeply into your emotions. These statements cause you to doubt yourself and place more importance than you should on their words. Manipulators are masters of deceit. It’s difficult to notice what they’re doing sometimes, as they’ve wrapped their cape of lies around you. You’re enmeshed,…
