⇢ First, recognize when you are in a controlling, manipulative, disrespectful or punitive relationship. Usually, the person will be highly critical of you and their comments will have emotional undertones. There is usually also a threat of rejection or abandonment.
⇢ If you can, walk away from the relationship. It's unhealthy to be caught up in emotional games where you are the pawn, and you feel trapped and abused.
⇢ Establish boundaries. For example, don't allow the person to engage you in critical conversations and emotional put downs. Walk away from any outbursts and emotional displays.
⇢ Agree to what you will, and will not, accept in the relationships. State these in clear and explicit terms.
⇢ Put your needs and values before their needs and values (as they will be unlikely to respect these in you first.)
⇢ Make sure that "no" means "no" ... and don't accept small compromises.
⇢. Don't allow yourself to get drawn into any arguments. It will likely go downhill, and you will end up feeling bad.
⇢Surround yourself with people who see your gifts and strength – and remind yourself that their viewpoint reflects reality.
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