“I think of gaslighting as trying to associate someone with the label ‘crazy’. It’s making someone seem or feel unstable, irrational and not credible, making them feel like what they’re seeing or experiencing isn’t real, that they’re making it up, that no one else will believe th...
Sometimes a manipulative person will compare you to someone else in order to goad you. They may use a specific person to make you feel insecure or try to establish a sense that “everyone else” is doing whatever they want you to do. They may even recruit others to pressure you into a ...
The bad news is that manipulative partners are everywhere. So it’s best to be a little cautious. If you suspect youhave a manipulative partnerin your life and they’re someone you value, it’s worth making the effort to sit them down and try to talk through your issues. But if that ...
Recognizing these signs is the first step toward protecting yourself and maintaining healthy relationships. If you suspect you are dealing with someone manipulative, consider seeking support from friends, family, or a mental health professional to help you navigate the situation....
When someone is into you, you can feel it. Their excitement to see you and plan your next date is practically palpable. On the other hand, one of the biggest signs of a fake person is boredom. When you pretend to love someone, you won’t put the time or effort into being spontaneous...
Recognizing the signs of obsessive behavior in your relationship is the first step, but dealing with it is an entirely different challenge. It can be difficult to confront someone you care about, especially if you fear their reaction or worry about their well-being. However, addressing this issu...
Sometimes, when a guy is playing someone, he might pretend to treat them well and care for them like they are the center of his world. However, the case might be different from other people in his life. If you want to confirm his intentions for you are true, watch how he treats peop...
We all know what it feels like when you know someone is lying but they won’t admit it. If it’s a loved one, it breaks our hearts and it shakes our trust to its core. It’s not about the fact that you’re being ‘fooled’, it’s about the fact that he’s actively choosing...
If you know someone who is constantly excusing themselves to go to the bathroom with a laptop and a pair of headphones, you might be dealing with a person who has an extremely active libido - or who might be a serial killer. Either way, it might get awkward being around t...
Relationship experts explain what love bombing means, signs you are being love bombed, and what to do if you find yourself in a love bombing relationship.