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If someone is making you doubt your sense of self and overriding your needs or ignoring your emotions, that someone may be gaslighting you
This 15-question quiz is designed to help you recognize signs of gaslighting tactics and behaviors
Think of this behavior as a role reversal between parent and child — when a child takes on responsibility that’s not developmentally appropriate for their age
Physical and sexual violence reinforce behaviors that create a power imbalance in an abusive relationship
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From depression and disordered eating to headaches and high blood pressure, words can hurt us in all kinds of ways
The cycle of abuse is a simple theory for understanding relationship violence — but the model might not fit everyone’s situation
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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