Are You in a Manipulative Relationship?
by Some experts estimate that 14 percent of all steady relationships are abusively manipulative; other research puts the figure much higher at 40 percent.
Going out and being part of our social life. The goal, however, is to have fun. When dating someone becomes a stress-filled experience, it’s time to rethink the relationship.
Dating a manipulative person is an emotional roller coaster. You’re ashamed, yet at the same time, you’re afraid to lose him or her. You hope you can change the person.
How can you tell if the person you’re dating is playing mind games? If most of your answers are always or frequently, chances are you’re in a manipulative situation.
- Do your dates or phone conversations end with one of you getting angry?
- Does your date make fun of your friends and family?
- Does your date bring up past disagreements?
- Does your date put you down?
- Does your date dictate what you wear, who you see, and what you do?
- Does your date blame you when he or she gets angry?
- Does your date get jealous and demand account of your time?
- Does your date pressure you to do things you know are wrong?
- Does your date lose control when angry (kicks furniture, drives fast, punches walls)?
- Does your date give you a silent treatment?
If you feel you’re in a manipulative relationship, here are some options. Remember, you don’t have to stay in that relationship.
- As hard as it may be, break off the relationship. Go out with other people.
- Encourage the person to get counseling.
- Develop other areas of your life. Get involved with other activities.
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