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viva la

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4. This kind of behavior is difficult to deal with

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 06:33 PM

Mar 29

because they'll just lie and say that's not what they meant.

I don't think it's possible to deal with people like this and stay in balance. Can you ease out of her life?
This kind of person also does a lot of gaslighting-- "No, you're the one who is crazy, not me." That really undermines your confidence.

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I keep forgetting this manipulative technique that my cousin has used on me Please help [View all] Maraya1969 Mar 29 OP

Passive aggressive SheltieLover Mar 29 #1

YES!!!! I don't know why I keep forgetting the name for it she is so typical Maraya1969 Mar 29 #3

Sounds as if you would do well to steer clear of her. SheltieLover Mar 29 #6

Rude. That's what this behavior is called. Plain rude. And ignorant. Dump your cousin, she's not worth it, if she's SWBTATTReg Mar 29 #2

I have not spoken with her since I found out she is a shithead supporter Maraya1969 Mar 29 #5

This kind of behavior is difficult to deal with viva la Mar 29 #4