#badmanipulators

I’ve dealt with more than my fair share of toxic people. Through all of my experience, I’ve found that one type of dysfunctional behavior is particularly unpleasant. Controlling personalities are, in my opinion, the worst.

I’m not sure why controlling people can’t seem to grasp the concept that no one owes them anything. The world will still turn without their unsolicited advice. When someone chooses not to take said advice, they become disruptive or even violent. These overbearing people simply can’t accept that those around them have the right to make their own decisions. They feel like they’re the victim in the situation, because they weren’t able to successfully control the other person.

Having a controlling person in your life creates unnecessary stress. Everything you say or do becomes a power struggle. You will quickly begin to feel suffocated around them. With time, your confidence will suffer if someone consistently treats you like you have no authority over your own life. Your environment will begin to stunt your growth. The necessary step is to put some space between yourself and this person. If you can remove them from your life completely, that would be preferable.

You should always choose to do what’s right for you. It doesn’t matter if someone else doesn’t understand or like your choices. It’s your life, live it your way. Don’t give your freedom away to the manipulators of this world.