Manipulating someone means that a person is using mental distortion and emotional exploitation to influence and control others
If someone consistently makes you feel emotionally drained, anxious, fearful, or doubtful of your own needs, thoughts, and feelings,
Condescending behaviors in an intimate relationship can cause a pattern of abusive communication, [and] inflict emotional pain for the one who is being talked down to.
If you suspect someone is gaslighting you, pay attention to how you feel after you spend time with them. You might feel confused,
As opposed to using direct communication, a person who behaves passive-aggressively doesn't express how they're really feeling.
Though many of us tell "white lies," or lies that we consider harmless, a person who is emotionally manipulative will likely tell lies to mislead you.
Someone who threatens to hurt themselves should seek counseling from a mental healthcare professional.
Although you and your partner may be dealing with their condescending behavior, you still have to take care of yourself
A person who wants to control you might try to cut off your contact with friends and family, especially if any of your loved ones express a dislike or distrust of the emotionally manipulative person.7
Your partner might try to alienate you from your support system, causing you to doubt your decision to move on from the relationship.