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I read a few (smallish/beginner) books about dark psychology and manipulation, and it's starting to get through my head,

people that make you feel confused and uncomfortable are wrong for you. Nothing else you really need to know.

If things don't line up and something in the way they treat you feels draining, they 1000% do not have your best interest at heart. Whether they know they're doing it or not is irrelevant because they'll never stop.

For the longest time I saw that as a challenge, to show empathy, try to understand and to deserve their love. My dad was a narc, my family sucked, I had to work hard for the backhanded scraps I got. I let everyone use me, having no idea there was another way. It's not lack of self worth like people have been shoving in my face forever. I'm brave, smart, tough and believe in myself, but I don't know what it feels like to be loved how I love.

I don't really know where to go from here. I can't deal with therapy anymore. I like myself, I'm grateful, but I do need more out of life and I'm ready. I feel like my heart is protected and armed now. I like how my sensitivity and strength work together. So whatever is next, I know it won't be the same junk I've put up with in the past and that's exciting.
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I like how my sensitivity and strength work together.
Yesss, this right here.

I have so much to say about this topic but it doesn't matter for now. All I know is, collating tools to add to your little toolbox that help you navigate life is so draining and time consuming because you usually learn from trial and error but that's life. I wish you all the best💙
@HijabaDabbaDoo thank you 🖤 I will be proceeding slowly and with caution lol but ready for it 🙂
meggie · F
I found that the best way to move forward from an unhappy past is to give yourself goals and things to look forward to.
Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F
If things don't line up and something in the way they treat you feels draining, they 1000% do not have your best interest at heart. Whether they know they're doing it or not is irrelevant because they'll never stop.

THIS 🩷
@Notsimilarreally no time or need to discern the liars from the tryers. Not allowed 🤗
I am glad to read all of this
@Bexsy thank you 🖤 wish it didn't take me so long to understand but I've been surrounded by manipulation my whole life. I didn't get it.
Pretzel · 61-69, M
bottom line for me:
do I feel better or worse in their company?
do I miss them when they are gone?

the rest will sort itself out
Wiseacre · F
ShenaniganFoodie · 36-40, M
I think I read that book also

https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780756665500-ultimate-sex-positions/

 
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