💭 Ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, guilty, or like you’re the problem—even when you know you're not? In this episode, we’re naming what’s often hard to see: manipulation. Whether it’s subtle or straight-up toxic, let’s unpack the signs—and what to do if it’s showing up in your relationship.
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Inside This Episode:
🚩 Spotting the early red flags—love-bombing, fast attachment, or emotional withdrawal that feels... off.
💬 Classic manipulation tactics:

Guilt-tripping for setting boundaries.

Gaslighting your reality.

Silent treatment as punishment.

Playing the victim when called out.

Twisting conversations to make you the villain.

Giving love conditionally—only when you behave a certain way.


🧠 Where it comes from. Is it intentional control—or learned behaviour from insecurity, trauma or childhood dynamics?
😓 The emotional toll. How manipulation chips away at your confidence, sense of self, and emotional safety.
🛑 How to respond. Trust your gut. Name what’s happening. Set boundaries—and hold them.
🧱 Can they change? Only if they’re willing to do the work. And not everyone is.
🚪 When it’s time to leave. Repeated manipulation is not a phase—it’s a pattern. And you deserve better.
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💬 Let’s Keep This Conversation Going!
Have you experienced manipulation in a relationship—or only realised it in hindsight? I want to hear from you. Share your story with me on socials, via email, or in a DM.
If this episode hit home, send it to someone who might be questioning the same things. Until next time—stay strong, trust yourself, and never shrink to keep someone comfortable. 💛

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