“Unlocking the Secrets: 7 Sinister Mind Games Manipulators Use When They’re Backed into a Corner”
You live for those glimmers of positivity, forgetting (or excusing) the fact that the low points are emotionally draining.
Over time, this dynamic can even become addictive, as you cling to hope that the warm phase is the real deal, while chalking up the cold phase to stress or bad moods.
Healthy relationships don’t keep you guessing; they provide steady support and respect, no matter the season. If that’s not how you feel, you might be in a manipulative relationship.
Final thoughts
These manipulative mind games all share a common theme: someone trying to avoid transparent communication and mutual respect because they feel they lack genuine power in the relationship.