The Hidden Red Flags: How to Spot a Mean-Spirited Person Behind a Friendly Mask
Other times, they might play the “I thought you cared about me” card, which can leave you feeling guilty for setting perfectly normal boundaries.
These mind games can be subtle at first. You might not even realize you’re being manipulated until you step back and see the bigger picture.
I’ve fallen for this in my own life, especially with acquaintances who seemed sweet and vulnerable at the start.
Once they got comfortable, they began dropping hints like “If you really valued our friendship, you’d do this for me,” turning every situation into a test of loyalty.
