Definition: Attempting to dominate decisions, behaviours, or relationships. Case Study: Ryan monitored his partner’s friendships, dictated her schedule, and insisted she seek his approval for social plans.
Definition: Using someone’s resources, time, or emotions for personal gain without reciprocity. Case Study: Sarah regularly lent money and helped her partner with projects, but her contributions were never acknowledged or returned, leaving her depleted.
Definition: Difficulty recognising or caring about the feelings of others.
Case Study: Alex dismissed his friend’s grief after a family loss, telling them to “just get over it,” showing no recognition of their emotional pain.
Projection
Definition: Attributing one’s own negative behaviours or feelings onto others.
Case Study: John frequently accused his partner of being dishonest, while he was the one lying repeatedly, deflecting accountability and creating confusion.
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