Learn about gaslighting, a manipulative tactic used to undermine someone’s reality. Gaslighting is a psychological manipulation tactic that can have detrimental effects on an individual’s mental health and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore what gaslighting is, how to identify it, the impact it can have on victims, and empowering strategies to protect...Continue reading
Learn how to identify and overcome triangulation abuse in interpersonal relationships with these practical tips and strategies from a professional relationship counselor. Introduction: Interpersonal relationships can be a source of great joy, but they can also be fraught with challenges. One of the most insidious of these challenges is triangulation abuse. Triangulation occurs when one...Continue reading
Passive aggression is a toxic behavior that can harm relationships and mental health. Learn how to identify, overcome, and improve communication for healthier relationships. Introduction Interpersonal relationships are complex and require constant effort from both parties involved. In some cases, one person may resort to passive aggression as a way to cope with their emotions...Continue reading
Identify overcoming threats in interpersonal relationships. Set boundaries, avoid engaging, and seek support to protect yourself from manipulation. Introduction to Overcoming Threats In Interpersonal Relationships. In today’s complex world, the prevalence of manipulation and threats in interpersonal relationships is a harsh reality many individuals face. These tactics are often employed by manipulators to assert control...Continue reading
Learn how to overcome the harmful effects of the silent treatment, a manipulative form of emotional abuse. The silent treatment is a form of emotional abuse where one person deliberately ignores or withholds communication from the other person as a means of control or punishment. It is often used as a tool of manipulation and...Continue reading
Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation in which the abuser seeks to sow seeds of doubt in the victim, causing them to question their own memories, perceptions, or sanity. Introduction In this concluding part of my muse on gaslighting as a dangerous manipulative tool, it is imperative you are equipped with knowledge of the...Continue reading
Gaslighting is when you are Emotionally Manipulated to doubt one’s feelings, perceptions, and memories. What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulations [abuse] in which a person manipulates another person by making them doubt their own perception of reality. This can occur in many different types of relationships, such as romantic relationships, friendships, or...Continue reading
In today’s musing, I will be sharing my thoughts on the vexatious issue of manipulation in relationships which I started yesterday with a muse on Manipulations Everywhere: Are you a victim? Introduction Having identified the many contexts in which manipulation occurs; the social context with specific emphasis on interpersonal relationships is of enormous interest to...Continue reading