Tag: manipulation

Hypocrisy, Projection, and the Brain: Understanding Manipulative Behavior Through a Psychological and Neuroscientific Lens

There is something deeply unsettling about people who demand ethical perfection from others while covertly breaking those very rules themselves. Hypocrisy — particularly the kind cloaked in moral superiority — is more than just frustrating; it can be psychologically damaging, especially in intimate relationships. When someone manipulates ethics for personal gain, projects their own behavior… Read More Hypocrisy, Projection, and the Brain: Understanding Manipulative Behavior Through a Psychological and Neuroscientific Lens

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“Who Is the Vulture Here?”: A Psychological Perspective on Financial Gaslighting and Post-Abuse Blame

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate It’s a story I hear far too often—and one I have personally lived through. After decades of emotional labor, loyalty, and endurance in a long-term relationship, when the time comes to claim what is rightfully yours—suddenly, you become the villain. A gold-digger. A vulture. A threat to the false… Read More “Who Is the Vulture Here?”: A Psychological Perspective on Financial Gaslighting and Post-Abuse Blame

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Emotional Blackmail in Divorce: How Manipulators Use Legal Threats and Social Pressure to Gain the Upper Hand

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Divorce is often one of the most emotionally charged and stressful experiences in a person’s life. During such a vulnerable time, emotional blackmail can be used as a manipulative tactic to gain control and unbalance the individual. When threats of legal action, the implication that friends or… Read More Emotional Blackmail in Divorce: How Manipulators Use Legal Threats and Social Pressure to Gain the Upper Hand

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💔 When Kindness Is Met With Cruelty: A Call to Stand Up Against Bullying and Emotional Abuse

It’s heartbreaking how some people still don’t see — or don’t care — about the harm their words and actions cause. Their denial is often as loud as their behavior is destructive. While they spread lies, manipulate, gaslight, and harass others behind closed doors or even in public, the ripple effects go far beyond a… Read More 💔 When Kindness Is Met With Cruelty: A Call to Stand Up Against Bullying and Emotional Abuse

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Why Courts and Lawyers See Through an Abuser’s Facade

Abusers often rely on manipulation, charm, and deception to maintain control, but the legal system—especially experienced judges, lawyers, and court officials—has seen it all before. While abusers may fool friends, family, and even some professionals unfamiliar with abusive dynamics, they struggle to maintain their act when facing trained legal experts who have witnessed countless similar… Read More Why Courts and Lawyers See Through an Abuser’s Facade

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“subpoena witnesses”

That sounds incredibly intense and manipulative. If someone is threatening or pressuring you, especially if they’re trying to control your decisions through intimidation or coercion, that’s a major red flag. When people resort to these tactics—such as threatening to “subpoena witnesses” or pressuring you to accept an unfair settlement—they’re usually trying to push you into… Read More “subpoena witnesses”

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A Cautionary Tale: Protecting Yourself from Manipulative Partners

Life has a way of teaching us lessons—sometimes the hard way. For those who have endured relationships with manipulative and controlling individuals, the scars run deep, but so does the wisdom that follows. If there’s one lesson to be learned, it’s this: do your homework, research their history, and always keep your finances secure. It’s all… Read More A Cautionary Tale: Protecting Yourself from Manipulative Partners

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