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controlling to just outright abusive, there is cause for concern, but being in a

manipulative relationship can be just as hurtful and damaging too.

Being in a relationship with a manipulator can be just as damaging on you

emotionally and mentally. Manipulative partners will seek to control you,

minimizing your independence. They try to control every decision you
make, belittle you and damage your self-esteem so you come to doubt

yourself and believe you’re the “lucky” one because no one will love you as

they can. They make you afraid about losing this relationship and make you

fearful of entering into any future relationships because you’ve been

traumatized by this past experience, scare of getting into yet another
relationship with someone who manipulates you. Being in a relationship

with a manipulator can leave you with emotional wounds and scars that will

take a very, very long time to heal if they ever do.

Some of the more common signs you’re in a relationship with a
manipulator is when your partner is constantly forcing you to look or dress

in a way that only they approve of, or dictates who you can and cannot

spend your time with. The love and support that’s supposed to come from

genuine relationships is not something you’re going to find when you’re in

a relationship with a manipulator. If your partner is someone who is
manipulative, lying to try and control you and the situation in their favor is

something that’s going to be a common occurrence in your relationship, and

these are the clues to watch out for:

Lying to Make You Feel Guilty About Spending Time with
Others - Since the manipulator wants to be in control, they’ll try

to cut you off from your support system as much as possible by
trying to restrict the amount of time you spend with your family