Dissecting (And Combating) Interpersonal Manipulation

My Stance on Your (Former) Relationship

• The foundation of a relationship should NOT be comprised of lies (or distortions of the truth).
  
  
• Precedents that enable (or encourage) abusive behavior are extremely dangerous.
  
  
• Allowing boundaries to be eroded bit by bit will ultimately result in being trampled.
  
  
• No woman of your caliber deserves to endure this form of mistreatment.
  
  
• You have been reasonable and should not be expected to exhibit extra patience or sympathy.
  
  
• Although making deliberate efforts to engage in emotional manipulation of one's partner is more subtle, it's no better than angrily raising one's voice.
  
  
• Complete transparency is arguably the most effective strategy for maintaining healthy relationships.
  
  
• Exploiting deceptive tactics to unfairly secure an advantage promotes distrust in relationships.
  
  
• Using loaded questions to construct an argument is both illogical and disingenuous.
  
  
• He presents himself as God's outstanding gift to the world and remains oblivious to the precious treasure directly in front of him.
  
  
• He utilizes leading questions and the power of suggestion (a psychological process historically used during criminal interrogations) to persuade you to be his gullible doormat/pushover.
  
  
• He excessively reiterates that ONE notable (and irrelevant) mistake you made (for which you've already apologized several times), in an attempt to reproduce your lingering feelings of regret and shame.
  
  
• I wish someone would talk/write about me in the same way you talk/write about him; he routinely fails to adequately appreciate the unique value of such a beautiful (internally and externally) woman falling head over heels for him.
  
  
• Instead of appeasing him by accepting his abuse, confidently stand your ground; draw a line in the sand.