Understanding the thought process behind manipulative behavior
Manipulation originates with the desire to have something and doing anything you can to get it. I explore that topic in today's episode. Love and Abuse is the official podcast of The M.E.A.N. Workbook...
14 Jan 202023min
Dealing with adversity and toxic behavior in all your relationships
There's something that family, coworkers, friends, and even romantic partners can all have a common: They can sometimes be difficult to talk to. Some have opposing beliefs and values. Others simply wa...
31 Des 201939min
Emotionally abusive behavior breaks apart what could be a good relationship
Emotional abuse and controlling, manipulative behavior have no place in a relationship. Whether it's romantic or with a family member or friend, the toxicity of hurtful behavior simply destroys what c...
12 Des 201955min
You will never, ever be good enough for a manipulative and controlling person
Should you love more, do more, be more for another person that never seems to be happy? One method of control is to make sure you're always trying harder to please but never pleasing. When someone kee...
27 Nov 201936min
Kind words carefully crafted to plant the seed of guilt and shame
Some people have a clever way of making you feel bad about yourself by complimenting you and using positive, supportive words that make it seem like they really care. However, the dark underbelly of t...
21 Nov 201931min
Why you get conned into the psychologically abusive relationship
If you've ever wondered why you felt a connection with someone that turned out to be controlling and manipulative, you were probably manipulated from day one. And it's possible that person didn't even...
16 Nov 201927min
How to stop being hurtful and controlling with the people you love
When you hurt someone you love, you let them know that they are not that important in your life. If you believe you are the emotionally abusive one and you want to heal and evolve from that behavior, ...
5 Nov 201938min
An analysis of emotional abuse: Breaking down the bad behavior
When someone shows you every single red flag you need to determine there is lying, control, and manipulation going on, at what point do you tell yourself you're not going to take it anymore? In today'...
25 Okt 201940min
