Can you remember when you realized you were being manipulated?

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   MWAdminAuthor March 12, 2025 at 6:18 pm

   I remember a time when I was really invested in a friendship that had been feeling increasingly one-sided. It hit me when I noticed that every conversation seemed to revolve around their problems, and whenever I needed support, they’d either change the subject or offer little empathy. It felt like I was being used as an emotional crutch rather than being valued as a friend. The realization struck me when I found myself feeling drained and questioning my own worth. The moment I set boundaries and stopped catering to their every need, I realized how much the dynamic had shifted and how I’d been manipulated into overlooking my own feelings for the sake of the relationship. It was a tough lesson, but ultimately freeing.