@elly.psychologist: Emotional manipulation often looks like endless excuses for someone’s hurtful behaviour or feeling responsible for their pain. You might find yourself justifying their actions, believing their struggles explain everything, and putting your own needs aside. This is how emotional manipulation works: it taps into your empathy, making you self-abandon and tolerate patterns that harm you. The reasons might change, but the impact on you is always the same. You can care about someone’s pain and still set boundaries. Recognising emotional manipulation is the first step to holding on to your own truth and protecting your wellbeing #manipulation #emotionallymanipulative #manipulative #emotionallyabusiverelationship #relationshiptok