“The controlling person withholds physical affection.”— Joseph Mattera, charismanews.comTagged: manipulation, Control, affection
“In extreme cases, a spouse, close friend or family member may threaten suicide if they deem that it will get them care or attention or enable them to have their way.”— Joseph Mattera, charismanews.comTagged: manipulation, Threats, Suicide
“Another not-so-obvious way to control is for the controller to continually question the motives of the person they control, so the victim is never sure of themselves and, thus, always on shaky spiritual and emotional ground.”— Joseph Mattera, charismanews.comTagged: manipulation, Questions, Unsure