The relationship begins with sweet moments. The texts arrive on time. The calls create a feeling of warmth. The existing plans show their time frame
Read MoreTag: Emotional Manipulation
Emotional Withholding: When Affection Is Used as Control
It started with small pauses. Messages went unanswered. Hugs felt rushed. Compliments disappeared. You sensed the shift but couldn’t name it. This is how emotional
Read More
Emotional Ambiguity: When Someone Keeps You Close but Never Clear
You talk every day. They share their fears. They ask about your morning. Yet, when you ask where this is going, the answer slips away.
Read More
Future Faking: How Envisioning an Ideal Relationship Can Mask Warning Signs
Have you ever been in a situation where, just days into your acquaintance, someone quickly describes a ‘future’ future together? This is, in fact, a
Read More
They Say They Want You But Only When You Pull Away
There are sparks, then a silence. When you start letting go, they show up again and again. Why are you forever locked in this tug
Read More
Love Bombing vs Real Interest: How to Tell the Difference Early On
Magic often overwhelms during the early parts of dating. The late night calls, over the top acts of affection, and endless praises who wouldn’t enjoy
Read More