Watch Out for These Emotional Manipulation Red Flags!

Are you constantly second-guessing yourself in your relationship? Feeling like you're walking on eggshells around your partner? Tune into this episode of Love Our Talks with your host, K-Love, and uncover the subtle yet destructive behaviors that could be signs of emotional manipulation. We'll break down how to spot these red flags, from guilt trips and mind games to the emotional roller coaster that leaves you feeling insecure and unsure of where you stand.

Whether it's time for a tough conversation or a tough decision, your well-being comes first. Grab your favorite drink and get ready for a heart-to-heart that might just give you the clarity you need to prioritize your own sanity and peace.

Thank you joining  Love Our Talks and listening to these juicy topics!

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:23

Hey, loves, welcome back to Love Our Talks, the podcast where we dive into all things love, dating, relationships and everything in between. I am your host, k-love, and if you tuned in last time, you know we broke down the key signs of a healthy relationship, how to check if your relationship is a healthy one, if your relationship is a healthy one. So today we're diving into something just as important and, like I said, we're going to dive into spotting the red flags that might tell you things aren't as healthy as they seem. Because, let's be real, love can make us blind right To the signs that something's off, and we don't always recognize the warning signs until it's what? Too late. So I want you to go ahead, grab your wine, your tea, your coffee or your smoothie, whatever makes you feel good. I know I got mine. So let's go ahead and let's get right on into it.

Speaker 1: 1:29

One of the first red flags I want to talk about is emotional manipulation. You know this can be so subtle y'all you know but it's one of the most damaging things in a relationship If your partner isn't using guilt trips. I'm sorry if your partner is using guilt trips, playing mind games or always flipping a script to make you feel like you're in the wrong, even when you know you're not. That's a huge sign of manipulation. You shouldn't have to question your worth or constantly feel like you're walking on eggshells. In a healthy relationship, you should feel seen and heard, and not controlled. Another big one is the lack of reciprocity. Relationships are. They're a two-way street, but if you find yourself always giving while your partner is just taking, that's a problem. You know this doesn't just apply to material things, right? I'm talking about emotional energy, time, effort. I mean all of it. When one person is constantly putting in more than the other, that creates an imbalance that leads to resentment over time. See, both partners need to contribute to make the relationship thrive.

Speaker 1: 3:13

Next, you know I want to touch on something that doesn't get talked about enough Feeling lonely in a relationship. And yes, you can be with someone and still feel completely alone If your partner isn't emotionally available, if they're distant or disconnected or if they make you feel like your needs don't matter. That's a major red flag. A relationship should be a partnership where both people feel valued and emotionally supported. Another red flag to keep an eye out on is lack of respect for your boundaries. This one is a huge one, because boundaries are about protecting your emotional and mental health. Okay, if your partner constantly crosses lines that you set or disregards your feelings when you tell them something, that's not okay. That's a clear sign that they don't respect your needs. See, healthy relationships thrive on mutual respect and understanding, not crossing boundaries for selfish reasons.

Speaker 1: 4:36

And finally, let's talk about inconsistency. If your partner is hot and cold, one day they're all in and the next day they're distant or disinterested, that's a red flag. Emotional inconsistency can make you feel insecure, constantly guessing where you stand. A healthy relationship should feel stable, not like a roller coaster of emotions. No, no, not at all.

Speaker 1: 5:09

So now that we cover some of these red flags right, I want you to remind. I want to remind you that recognizing them doesn't mean your relationship is doomed, but the key is being aware and willing to address these issues head on, with open communication and a genuine desire to want to improve. Sometimes, you know, that means having tough conversations, and other times know, and other times it might mean realizing it's just time to walk away and that's okay. It's okay. Make a decision and be okay with it, be at peace with it. Sometimes that is what you need to really do for your own sanity. I'm just being honest, right, I'm being honest, all right, all right, y'all. So that's all we got for today, and I just wanted to come back and finish out that topic about a healthy relationship and what it looks like and what it feels like, just to give you some type of ideas, something to think about, ponder on, and I hope you're walking away with some clarity and insight into your own relationships.

Speaker 1: 6:32

So join me next time as we'll talk about how to rebuild the trust after it's been broken and if it's even possible to come back from a betrayal. And trust me, you don't want to miss that one, because so many people, so many people out here has been betrayed. Trust has been shattered, completely broken, and it hurts, right, it literally hurts, and we just don't know how to come back from that, because you know what we put up that wall as if. Guess what I'm putting up this wall. I don't want to feel this pain anymore. I don't want to feel like this I can't, I cannot. But you can come back from that, you can rebuild, you can let that wall down slowly and, trust me, like I said, you don't want to miss this.

Speaker 1: 7:28

I got some gems, I got some tips. I got some things. Let's work at it together, all right. All right, I'm K-Love and this has been. Love Our Talks and until next time, stay loving each other, stay learning and keep your heart open to what you truly deserve. Okay, and don't forget to find me.

Speaker 1: 7:54

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Speaker 1: 8:42

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