How often do you say to someone:
"I just don't want you to think that ______ “(fill in the blank).
"I just don't want you to feel that ________ “(fill in the blank).
“I just don’t want you to believe that ________” (fill in the blank).
Do you use those kinds of statements often? If so, you’re about to read something that may save you from significant heartaches.
A desire to shape or stop, guide or get rid of, create, or control the inner thoughts, feelings, and beliefs of another person is a tell-tale sign of a relationship addiction.
Like an addict is dependent on a substance for some semblance of happiness, a person desiring to control someone else’s inner thoughts and emotions is addicted to that relationship for their happiness.
It goes like this:
I always want you to think, feel, or believe a certain way because I feel better when you do!
The desire to control another’s t…
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