Category Archives: Covert-Aggression

Conspiracy Gaslighting Takes a Heavy Toll

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Gaslighting by conspiracy happens when a covert abuser persuades others that they’re the good guy and you’re the crazy one.

Understanding Metanarcissistic Characters

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Some disturbed characters exhibit a pathology that goes well beyond their narcissism. The folks I call the “aggressive personalities” fit this category.

Character is Ultimately about Love Ability

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Just because someone possess the attractive, “lovable” traits to emotionally hook you doesn’t mean they have the capacity to genuinely love you.

Characters Without Conscience Are Dangerous

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Some disturbed characters are nearly or totally without conscience. Such folks are very dangerous, especially if given the reins of power.

Wholesome Relationships Require Character

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Wholesome Relationships Wholesome relationships are hard to come by these days. That’s because such relationships depend on character. And in our times, both decency and maturity of character are in short supply. You have to be mature in your own character to even have a chance at a wholesome relationship. That is, you have to … Continue reading Wholesome Relationships Require Character →

Subtle Manipulation of the Heart

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Folks skilled in manipulation of the heart know what to say or do to win you over. They aim not so much to love you but to get you to be enamored of them.

Lingering Gaslighting Effects

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Lingering gaslighting effects can make you doubt yourself and your judgment even after you’ve come to know better about your partner and their tactics.

Why You’re Probably Not Codependent

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Many folks who think they’re codependent, or have been labeled so, actually aren’t! Are you one of them? Maybe you’re one of those folks who got manipulated into a situation of forced dependency, making it extra hard for you to break free. Labeling you codependent can be just one more form of abuse.

Genuinely Loving Relationships Heal and Grow

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No amount of caring can magically bring to health a person of disturbed mindset and heart. But genuinely loving relationships can go a long way toward helping heal old wounds and facilitating positive personal growth.

Revisiting the Character Disturbance Spectrum

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The character disturbance spectrum is vast, yet poorly understood. But getting it right is essential for true personal empowerment.