Whether this behavior is abusive depends on the person doing it and their motivation
Being ‘hooked’ on love can cause unhealthy relationship patterns and obsessive thoughts
This manipulative tactic sucks people back into destructive relationships
This toxic behavior uses the principle of intermittent reinforcement to keep you invested
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The glue that helps hold an abusive relationship together
This form of psychological and emotional abuse is often disguised as excessive flattery
Healthy boundaries are important to put in place for friends, family and co-workers
Emotional manipulation and insensitivity to your feelings are signs of gaslighting
Believe it or not, it doesn’t have to turn into a reality TV squabble
A codependent relationship happens when there’s a power imbalance between two people