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How to Recognize a Manipulative Relationship

 

A manipulative relationship causes stress and unhappiness.

Recognizing a manipulative relationship is important to prevent the problems it can cause you. Such a relationship is destructive and will affect your ties with old friends and family. Knowing how to spot manipulative behavior requires determination. With that in mind, be prepared to invest the effort to master this skill. This process will require you to recognize the traits and possessiveness in your partner as well as evaluate the honesty and cycles of the relationship.

 

 

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     Evaluate the truthfulness of the relationship. Be objective as you consider how things have changed since the start of the relationship. Be aware of any tension when your partner's name comes up with other family members. It is a major concern when everyone who is close to you is worried about your relationship. Think of how he makes you feel or how your traits have worsened during the course of the relationship. This is a sign that he is bringing out the worst of you.
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     Recognize any excessive jealousy or possessiveness your partner may portray. It is OK If your partner is protective of you, but if she is overly protective, that can be alarming. If she interrogates you when you are not home on time or if she questions you too much about every single thing you do or say while she is not present, then she may have a possessive attitude or personality. Being overly possessive is a dangerous sign that your partner is manipulative and controlling.
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     Watch for repeated cycles from your partner during the relationship. These cycles consist of committing a mistake, making a shallow apology and seeking your affection afterward. Think of a situation where he does something wrong and then asks for your forgiveness and then does something else wrong and sincerely asks for your forgiveness again. This is part of the control that he seeks by using your compassion to alter your judgment.
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     Recognize how you turn a blind eye to your partner's mistakes. Infatuation can be a good thing for the first part of a relationship. However, infatuation will often make you blind to her manipulative ways. Open your eyes and see the obvious warning signals, such as always apologizing and making up excuses for her behavior or becoming defensive when someone questions your relationship. If this is the case, chances are you already know there is something wrong with the relationship. Keep in mind that in a healthy relationship, you should have nothing to hide.

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