It’s so easy to be a manipulative partner and not even know it. Some partners are being manipulated in their relationships, while some are the manipulators.
We’ve brought you the signs you are being manipulated in your relationship; this article would show you the signs that you are the manipulative partner.
1. YOU HURT YOUR PARTNER AND WANT TO BE APOLOGISED TO
When you hurt your partner or do something wrong in your relationship, you should apologise to your partner. But some partners want to be apologised to, even when they are the one that erred; that’s a sign of being manipulative and unfair.
2. YOU MAKE CONFLICTS TO BE PROLONGED
It’s not the end of the world to have an argument or misunderstanding with your partner, but when you make conflicts take long to be resolved and when you create unnecessary drama, then you have to be told the truth — you are a manipulative partner.
3. YOU MAKE YOUR PARTNER FEEL THEY DON’T DESERVE YOU
When you feel you are too good for your partner, or you make your partner feel they don’t deserve you or that you are doing them a favour by having that relationship with them, then you are being the manipulative partner.
4. YOU EXPECT SO MANY THINGS FROM YOUR PARTNER
When you expect your partner to be perfect at all times, then you are asking for too much — knowing that you aren’t perfect either. If your partner can accept your flaws without complaining, you should do so too.
5. YOU MAKE YOUR PARTNER FEEL INSECURE
When you make your partner’s position in your life feel threatened , just so you can prove a point, then you’re playing with your partner’s emotions — and that’s being manipulative.
6. YOU ARE ALWAYS RIGHT
When you are the Mr/Miss “I know it all” and “I’m always right”, then you deserve to be in a relationship with just one person — yourself.
If you are the type that blames your partner for everything and always criticise your partner, you are a manipulative partner.
7. YOU NEVER GIVE YOUR PARTNER DUE CREDIT
You ought to give your partner credit when due and you should also appreciate your partner for the things done for you — either big or little. If you don’t do this, you’re a manipulative partner.
8. YOU ARE HARD TO PLEASE
When you’re hard-hearted and you make it difficult for your partner to please you, even when they do their best, then you are not only being manipulative, but you are also ruining their happiness.
9. YOU ALWAYS WANT THINGS TO GO YOUR WAY
When you want things to go your way all the time, and you try to control the relationship or make all the decisions you and your partner should make, you are being the manipulator in that relationship.
If you show any of these signs in relationship, you are a manipulative partner — and it’s so easy to be a manipulative partner in your relationship and not even know it.
Shawn