Warning Signs Passive-aggressive Behavior

Warning Signs of Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Relationships

Passive-aggressive behavior is probably not new to you. You must have experienced unresolved feelings after someone completely ignored you. When passive-aggressive behavior rears its ugly head in a relationship, it can have disastrous effects. So what is this unwanted treatment, and what are its signs? Most importantly, how would you deal with it before it shatters your relationship? What Is Passive-Aggressive Behavior? Passive-aggressive…

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6 Signs You’re in Bad Company (Without Even Realizing It)

Sometimes we are in bad company without even realizing it. Being around the wrong people can steal your happiness and hinder your progress. You may find yourself working hard to be a positive and happy person, yet, somehow something keeps dragging you down. Why can’t you seem to get this sense of negativity out of your life? Rather than asking what it could…

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Manipulative Women

8 Things Manipulative Women Do To Get What They Want

I am (a) woman, hear me roar, goes a line from the famous song by Helen Reddy. Manipulative women do more than that. They use their charm to get ahead of the pack. Controlling behavior isn't gender exclusive. Note also that not all women use their feminine wiles. That said, what tricks a manipulative woman would be likely to use? What Ιs Manipulative…

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Emotional Vampires

5 Types of Emotional Vampires and How to Protect Yourself from Them

You may not know what an emotional vampire is, but you will probably recognize its constant grumbling. Also, your energy will take a nose dive every time you meet one. Emotional vampires, as the term suggests, suck the energy out of you. Some do so by surrounding you with their constant complaints, while others threaten your self-worth. So, how can you tell if…

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How to Recognize Controlling Behavior in the Early Stages of a Relationship

Are you frightened of offending your partner? Are you unexpectedly quiet and reserved when he or she is around? A manipulative or abusive relationship can run you ragged both physically and emotionally. If you have such a partner, you will want to leave the relationship as early as possible. However, romantic involvement can make you oblivious to controlling behavior. Controlling personalities have ways…

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Mentally Strong People Attract Toxic People

Why Mentally Strong People Attract Toxic People

You are mentally strong, but toxic people seem to surround you. Does Auntie T always come over with a complaint about her neighbors? Does Uncle V show off a new Rolex every time you visit him? You may wonder why such individuals seem to surround you. Avoiding toxic people is not always possible, especially when they are relatives or colleagues. You can distance…

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What Is Gaslighting and How to Recognize If Your Partner Is Using It on You

Have you ever been in a relationship with a person who nearly drove you out of your mind? Did they have a way of making you feel guilty beyond belief, even though it was them who made missteps in the relationship? You may have been the unfortunate victim of gaslighting. If you have experienced similar scenarios in your current relationship, you should take…

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Emotional Manipulation in Relationships

8 Warning Signs of Emotional Manipulation in Relationships

What is emotional manipulation? Emotional manipulation is when friends or loved ones use methods such as guilt-tripping, shaming and using fear to manipulate others. It can be done in both a subtle or very overt manner, but either way is unacceptable. It’s safe to say that at some point in our lives we may have done the following, but it’s usually followed by…

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