The Overwhelmed Brain

Emotional Intelligence for Critical Thinkers

  • Home
  • Deeper Learning
  • All Episodes
  • About
    • About Me and the Show
    • TOB Newsletter
    • Contact
    • Kind Words by Amazing People
    • Media Kit
  • Patron Support Program

What Emotionally Abusive Communication Looks Like

manipulationThe number of manipulative people in the world is probably a lot higher than you might imagine. Of course, maybe I have that perception because the majority of my clients are in manipulative relationships and I just don’t see too many other types.

Back around 2010, I realized I was a manipulative person for most of my life. I used masterful communication skills to get my selfish needs met by those closest to me.

In every relationship I’ve ever been in, I found ways to manipulate my partner. It took several breakups and finally a divorce for me to realize that my behavior was the reason for all of the heartaches that kept appearing in my life. [Read more…]

Filed Under: abuse, Behavior, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Withdrawal, Manipulation, Narcissism, Negative Emotions, Personal Boundaries, Relationships, Self-Worth, Shame Tagged With: guilty, invalidation, manipulation, manipulators, shame

Categories

Achieve Now

Get the book!

Click to buy anything on Amazon to support TOB!

Copyright © 2013 - 2021 theoverwhelmedbrain.com The Overwhelmed Brain, LLC All Rights Reserved

Privacy Policy - Anti-Spam Policy - Affiliate Disclosure

This site assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. The Overwhelmed Brain specifically disclaims any liability resulting from the use or application of the information contained in the blog, podcast, services, books and products, and the information is not intended to serve as medical, psychological, legal, financial or other professional advice related to individual situations. Do not use information found on this site, podcast, services, books or products to replace professional medical or psychological services.