Not only are there actions, but you can also recognize when someone is taking you for granted by the words that come out of their mouth. You just have to pay close attention and believe them. Sadly, people take others for granted quite regularly. If someone is taking you for…
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…
It may not be obvious when you’re dealing with a judgmental person. But if you pay attention to the way people say things, it might leave you with a few clues. While masquerading as a caring and sweet individual, a judgmental person will gradually have you questioning most of your…
Did you know that if you use certain words, you may come across as rude? That’s right. So, it’s always important to think twice before speaking. Most people aren’t trying to intentionally come across as rude, but they often end up saying something regretful. People make mistakes. It's important to…
It’s a fact that adolescent girls mature faster than boys, but have you ever thought your partner didn’t get the maturity memo? Old school ideas of masculinity can make it difficult for men to understand their emotions. We teach boys not to cry from an early age. Expressing your feelings…
Passive-aggressive behavior is a way of expressing negative emotions like anger or annoyance through indirect ways like sarcasm, fake flattery, procrastination or ignoring someone. These negative emotions come across as passive aggressive phrases. For example, let’s say I always buy you a birthday present, and this year you forgot to…
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…
