When you stop caring, manipulators flip the script, acting like you’ve wronged them to regain sympathy.
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Expect excessive compliments, gifts, or apologies. It’s not genuine—it’s a desperate attempt to reel you back in.
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Since they can’t control you anymore, they manipulate others’ opinions to make you look like the bad one.
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"You’re overreacting" or "I never did that"—they rewrite history, making you question your reality. Don’t fall for it.
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Suddenly, they’re indifferent. This is a classic last-ditch power move to make you second-guess your decision.
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They’ll push your buttons, hoping you’ll react emotionally. Silence is your best weapon—don’t give them satisfaction.
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"You’re heartless" or "After everything I did for you"—they play on your empathy to regain control.
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If direct tactics fail, they send friends or family to guilt-trip or persuade you into reconnecting.
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