I wonder why some people like to tell you how awful you are but still want to be attached to you

It doesn't really make sense.

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You mean the "I love/like you, but" folks... yeah, they want you to do what they want, act the way they want you to act, respond to them the way they want. etc.

All red flags and people to stay away from.