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10 Phrases That Are Meant to Manipulate, Not Express Love

June 18, 2025
By Riley Jones
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Love should feel safe. It should feel like freedom, trust, and mutual respect—not fear, guilt, or walking on eggshells. And yet, in far too many relationships, words that sound loving are used to exert control, deflect accountability, or manipulate … [Read more...] about 10 Phrases That Are Meant to Manipulate, Not Express Love

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