“Their goal is to distract you with their manipulative tactics so that you’re no longer serving your highest good – instead, you’re catering to their ego, exclusively serving them and their needs.”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com
“Manipulative love bombers don’t just walk up and say: ‘We belong together.’ They have to give you evidence that it’s true. That’s why they target the vulnerable. Masquerading as 'good listeners,' the bomber gathers intel on your likes, dislikes, insecurities, hopes, and dreams. Before you know it, t…”— Dale Archer, psychologytoday.com
“Tears aren't a woman's only weapon. The best one's between your legs.”— David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, Cersei Lannister, Lena Headey, imdb.com
“If, instead, you find yourself often pitying someone who consistently hurts you or other people, and who actively campaigns for your sympathy, the chances are close to 100 percent that you are dealing with a sociopath… I am sure that if the devil existed, he would want us to feel very sorry for him.”— Martha Stout, amazon.com
“As victims of psychological violence get closer to the precipice of truth, the man (or woman) behind the curtain creates a great deal of noise to divert their victims from ever seeing what is beneath the surface of their façade and grandiose claims of authenticity. The noise malignant narcissists cr…”— Shahida Arabi, thoughtcatalog.com