Masters of Manipulation

Safely navigating the hazards of intimate relationships can be both challenging and confusing.
However, despite their susceptibility to turbulence, I believe some irrefutable truths exist.

Distrust is normal and okay.
Insecurities are normal and okay.
Misgivings are normal and okay.

However, in regard to the concepts listed above, adhering to rigid limitations is of the utmost importance.

Abusing personal distrust to blame one's partner is neither normal nor okay.
Exploiting personal insecurities to berate one's partner is neither normal nor okay.
Manipulating personal misgivings to distress one's partner is neither normal nor okay.