7 Everyday Phrases That Secretly Manipulate Your Mind—Are You Falling for Them?
It carries a surface-level assurance—“I care about you”—but it’s usually followed by words that may undermine your confidence.
Hearing “You know I only say this because I love you” can make you feel guilty for pushing back on whatever “loving” remark they made.
The implication is that if you don’t appreciate it, you’re refusing their love or ignoring their concern. It’s a subtle but effective tactic to stop you from challenging their opinion.
Genuine love fosters honest dialogue without shame. Gaslighters, on the other hand, exploit love as a tool to guilt-trip you into compliance.
