Abuse expert lists the 10 faces of abusive men

[@DomCOuano]

Real important point in your opening. Abusive people aren't abusive all the time. Sometimes, they're not so abusive. Sometimes, they're good. But they're still abusive. Murderers aren't murderers all the time. A murderer might spend 0.0001% of his life actually committing murder. Still a murderer. Protect yourselves, people

[@dominiquedoeslife]

💯

[@yasmiindhowrsan]

Agree with you 💯

[@shandemaio8902]

So painfully true.

[@CG-wr4no]

excellent point. It's bizarre how people tend to only considered what they themselves have seen . "Oh they seem like a really nice person." it's like what they've heard about this person, let's say, doesn't match up with their interaction so they want to dismiss it or not believe it or take it into consideration.

[@emipopescu3257]

True! Let's remember Ted Bundy.. He posed in perfect husband, father, good role-model... while he was committing the most hideous crimes in the dark.. Toxic people are, by rule, always very deceptive, apparently very charming

[@Chinni_C888]

I've grown up around abusers and saw them flip between these types depending on circumstances. It is amazing how regardless of the situation, their default is abuse.

[@valentinevalentine9690]

That was ve😢much my experience my ex-husband wore all these hats, each one so manipulative in it' specific way. His mother used to te him he should be a preacher lo r politician bc of his ability to manipulate everyone. Highly intelligent but lacking in any self awareness. Tnx Anna. I blame his mom she thought he could do no wrong.

[@DevoidVoid]

​@@valentinevalentine9690 blaming people does not help anyone and is used by abusers to justify everything. It's called scapegoating lmao

[@raspberrykissable]

This book saved my life. After reading it in secret I left my abusive husband. I didn’t know I was being abused because he was vulnerable and hurt. It confused me but this book spelled out how the sensitive type can be abusive.

[@Mothermochi]

Same.

[@mahjabeenhossain4824]

Proud of you & everyone ❤

[@jaimemartinko5769]

Proud of you and everyone who has left! Been there as well and left. So confusing

[@veganbutterfly3652]

Didn't read the book yet... so I will see if my quiet, sensitive ex was abusive.

[@coreywilliams4678]

Glad you realized what was happening and got out!

[@libbylandscape3560]

Years ago I read a book by a psychologist or psychiatrist, don’t remember the name or title, where he said (paraphrasing) “some people are just mean, they’re not suffering from trauma, they’e mean and they like it”.

[@coreywilliams4678]

So true

[@Pugetwitch]

That's not true. People who are abusive have either witnessed or undergone abuse at some point in their life. They don't just come up with the stuff on their own. If they do, that's because they've been put in the situation where they were not able to feel joy in any other way. It's very rare that a psychopath is going to become violent or sadistic without going through it themselves. There are lots of successful psychopaths running businesses and otherwise successful lives without being abusive towards people. Psychopathy would be what you're talking about because that's a condition that somebody is born with as opposed to sociopathy, which is a combination of head trauma and environment.

[@yeehawneehaw5215]

@@Pugetwitchyou’re wrong actually. Abusers come from all backgrounds, trauma or no trauma, and can literally be anyone. You evidently have not read the book. It doesn’t take a psychopath or mentally ill person to be an abuser, it just takes a sense of superiority and entitlement over another.

[@TDGCmote]

i keep thinking back to the parking lot scene in challengers. he was a total predator, but a complete sadist, true.

[@inaim2]

@@Pugetwitch"some ppl" not all

[@OfftoShambala]

Abusers never think what they do is abuse.

[@reuvenknight1575]

What is scary is when they do but still do it.

[@MegaTruthseeker]

​@@reuvenknight1575 exactly. That's been my experience. They're happy to convince you they don't understand. Bamboozled no more! ✌️

[@MMMC-z8y]

They know what they’re doing is wrong. They just pretend they don’t. If they didn’t know then why do they act differently in public?

[@reuvenknight1575]

This is true, but I mean when they drop the act that they don't know and just straight out abuse you because they enjoy it or feel you deserve to be punished for your infractions. When it becomes obviously sadistic.

[@TH-eb5ro]

Some do and some do not. Some are aware of it and some are not.

[@siobhan3472]

This book should be read in health class for young women. Imagine we got this book in front of 15 year olds? It could save them so much heartache. Arm them with the knowledge

[@alyzu4755]

Exactly!

[@rawilliams5881]

Imagine if we got it in front of 15-year old boys who are still human enough to be revolted by this behavior but mature enough to resolve to never, ever be that guy. This, plus some positive male role models, could make a difference in every household they participate in.

[@FoodFreedomUSA]

That’s called: PARENTING. You learn healthy behaviors at home, from your married mom and dad. School is for reading, writing, and arithmetic. You should also be raised in a church community so you’ll see healthy examples of marriage and parenting in that community as well.

[@Moho_braccatus_]

I think that would be a great idea. Especially because a lot of kids don't have great father figures. Something like it could have helped me a lot.

[@cramp4221]

​@@FoodFreedomUSAchurch and home is where they learn these behaviors

[@susanmercurio1060]

I LOVE Lundy Bancroft and I have purchased several copies to hand out to people who I think would benefit from it. Once I met a woman whose husband was incredibly verbally abusive and when she turned down my offer of the book, I left it in her house. Later, I ran into her in the grocery store and she thanked me for it. She said she realized that abuse doesn't always have to be physical. I'm so happy to find someone who is talking about it.

[@watcheronly71]

Is there book similar for against woman?

[@Savy5975]

Dated a water torturer and then short after a mr. sensitive. Was a ROUGH few years.

[@paige_0023]

My malignant narcissist estranged husband embodied every one of these signs. He literally tried to kill me last year. He’s currently hiding from police.

[@bananamary5907]

i hope everything goes back to normal soon. sending love

[@Fungigi]

Glad you are still here hugs 🤗 And 🤞🏾 the 👮‍♂️ find him ASAP.

[@katherinep708]

I hope you’re safe from now on

[@ElHombretheman]

LOL!

[@StaceyLozano-fz1ul]

Do you have any advice Paige??? I'm currently going threw the same nightmare??

[@insa2242]

I just finished this book on my phone and I nearly cried each time I opened it. It was distributing to see how much of my past years are written in that book. From start to finish. The water torturer was the main one my now ex took form of. I could never explain it to anyone so everyone just thought we were both just being silly. I finally read the description to a friend like today and she literally was stunned. She wanted to just drive up to come get me… I’m still healing from the relationship so it’s a lot I’m processing

[@gitouttamycage9221]

Someone needs to come out w a book about the safest way to escape each abuser. They could include a faux cover so the abuser doesn't see what it is.

[@katalynbabe]

There's your bright idea you should do it

[@lunaloynaz-lopez2318]

The incels would get a hold of it and then there would be issues. They have loads of big but hidden online communities where they specifically share info to hurt women

[@PippiLangkous777]

I have a secret e-reader for the books I have to help me learn about abuse and my escape.

[@red-zk9hn]

@@PippiLangkous777I need it

[@MelancholyRequiem]

The book actually has an entire chapter dedicated to how to safely leave an abuser, and as they covered there, there's no perfectly safe way to leave one.

[@AliciaGuitar]

My ex must have woke up every morning wondering which one of these guys he wanted to be that day. He resembles all of them at different times except the sensitive guy... he could never pull that one off because of his intellectual aggression and misogyny. He hates "psychobabble" with a great passion.

[@TheOpy83]

glad to know he is your ex now. I bet he hates "psychobabble" because, when employed correctly and by the right person, it exposes his BS. Haha!

[@Lovepeaceandchickengrease]

Glad he is your ex :)

[@Effrustrella]

Same but opposite, he lacked direct "drill sargeant" control, he was the grima wormtongue or slow poisoner type, an insidious drip to control over time with every kind of manipulation imaginable. He told me so casually one time that 'of course he thought about killing me'. I knew I had to get out

[@Vision-uz5ln]

You described my ex exactly to include the exclusion of the sensitive guy.

[@cyndigooch1162]

@@Effrustrella I'm extremely glad you recognised how much danger you were in and got away! ❤

[@BlackRageInfinity]

I dealt with a female version of #5 for years and until last year. Former girlfriend turned former friend, she knew lots of psychiatric talk and self-help stuff, but had no sense of awareness nor desire to actually improve who she was as a person. She also thought it was hilarious to regularly remind me of the less mature person I used to be when we first became friends in 2017-2018. As I alluded to earlier, I ended our friendship last year, but she continues to badmouth me and blame me for her own issues and negative feelings instead of showing any growth or reflection. I'm glad she's out of my life and I'm glad there's a term for people like that. To all those who also deal with these sort of people, I wish you the best and that you are all able to find better relationships and move on from the pain that has been dealt to you.

[@Infrared1967]

This book saved my life as I headed into my divorce 10 years ago. Every year I buy copies, inscribe a personsl message, and give them to young girls of dating age (with a parent's ok) and women caught in an abusive relationship. For some it helped their mothers, too.

[@akisatsuki8444]

My mom could benefit from that, I think

[@thesacredbombshell]

Your summary made my realize there are a lot of abusive people out there

[@chiclesdefueg]

I feel like they made this book just to describe my dad lol

[@nonono777]

I'm sorry

[@blackbigottmybabydaddy3040]

Hey, Luis, it's me, your dad!!!! Watch yo mouff foo! Don't be lyin on me like that. By the way, me n Ana bout to run away w each other n make babies. She about to be yo step momz boi!

[@DeezNutz-lk5ld]

Same hah

[@LyraLyra33]

I feel sorry for you

[@jjjiiddppeew1810]

Same oh my god

[@OGAngie]

The water torturer is too real for me. DARVO is massive for this one too. When you finally snap at the "small" put downs and disrespect and stand your ground and don't let them retreat and play the victim, sometimes physical violence can break out.

[@susantalebzadeh9741]

Absolutely l! Be careful!

[@noelsmaison685]

I’ve come across so many mr sensitives when using dating apps omg. It’s insane how these guys mask themselves as the good ones but are actually really toxic

[@Fay1106]

Yes!

[@Fkpatriarchy]

It's so confusing until you figure out what you're dealing with.

[@Fururu333]

Is there a way to spot them early on? I am very afraid to go out there again.

[@tenaebarker4912]

They’re the “Nice Guy”

[@PinkYellowGreen2023]

An abusive person should have learned by now, not to come my way. Abuse kills and destroys lives! Therefore, that threat has to be destroyed. Thanks for sharing!!!❤❤❤❤

[@badbeachindustry1615]

I was abused my whole life . I was also abused by my friends and partners. I'll be honest I have abusive tendencies myself from the distrust and paranoia I have. I am a abuser. I have done some really nasty things in response to being abused and dealing with people I no longer trust/betrayal. no excuse for it. You make choices everyday and you can choose not to be like that .....its a choice

[@hardwareful]

Thanks for sharing. What worries me about the video are these two things: 1) marginalization of personality disorder - makes it sound like basically "any partner falls into one of these 10 categories" 2) I consider it a form of objectification and dehumanization to discuss people with abusive behaviors as "finished products", assuming that they are fully formed, fully aware of their actions and incapable of any more personal growth. The second point is why I consider it crucial to not gloss over what constitutes a personality disorder, and how to manage tendencies. I perceive a fair bit of what was said in the video as a "search and destroy" mode. The video also fails to consider whether said person with abusive tendencies / habits is really self-aware and has the ambition to change.

[@BisquickTheBaboon]

I feel you. It's hard for me too to not let all the bad in my past harden me and I have been the abuser at times, much to my horror and regret. But because we see those tendencies we can change our behavior, try not to be too hard on yourself just do better. That's what I tell myself.

[@danilaroche1156]

@@hardwareful I think she did an excellent job.

[@danilaroche1156]

@@hardwareful You do make a point though. Abusers can change, if they want. If they turn their heart to Christ Jesus.

[@badbeachindustry1615]

Honestly everyone has a dark side. Everyone goes through some kind of darkness . its apart of all of us . turning to Jesus Christ is just telling yourself that you've accepted yourself and you will make better decisions . nobody is perfect. It doesn't exist

[@Portia620]

Rule number one don’t move in with anyone

[@sabinegray1450]

I just want y’all to know that the first time I watched this video, I thought “phew! My partner doesn’t match these enough to be abusive” I’ve recently started therapy and together while recanting my interactions with him, we came to the conclusion that he’s been manipulating me and has been gaslighting me. I’ve given him so many chances and over looked his behavior in the past because I care about him. I thought together we were working through our communication issues but he hasn’t changed at all. He’s the “sensitive” abuser. When I point out how he treats me he turns it around and says I’m the one who makes it all about me what about HIM? Why won’t I let HIM express his emotions. He’s exhibited signs of abuse in the past like threatening violence, yelling and throwing things and loosing his temper. I just didn’t want to believe that someone I care about so much could be hurting me intentionally. But he really just wants to use me for his needs. I’m still struggling with how to safely remove him from my life without him dragging me through the mud or using our relationship against me. I’ve wasted so much time already. Please please please, don’t be like me and make excuses for them and kid yourself. When a man shows you who he is, BELIEVE HIM.

[@sabinegray1450]

Update: I finally felt safe enough to leave him. I broke up with him in my front yard with my neighbors watching. He took it surprisingly well. We’re doing no contact now even though that’s hard for him. I’m so happy to be free!! It’s going to take adjusting but life without feeling someone’s breath down my neck is worth it. You can do it too. I believe in you!

[@LYYD.]

​@@sabinegray1450Proud of you. I hope you're better. 🩷

[@AnotherRandomChannel13]

​@@sabinegray1450 I'm so proud of you!! You deserve more.

[@margodphd]

​@@sabinegray1450I hope you are doing lovely ❤

[@leoniep9231]

@sabinegrey Yay I am so happy for you!! It's so good you decided to listen to your gut and prioritized your own needs, well done :)

[@miaaahhh9166]

This book saved me once I dated a man who was 27 when I was 18. He never hit me but would yell at me , call me names, force me to stay at his home for days when I wanted to just go home and If I didn’t do what he wanted he would go as far as to not feed me. One day I told him no when he tried to force me to do something. He looked at me like he wanted to hit me I immediately left after that.

[@xTenshiAi]

glad you escaped that relationship!!

[@0l0l00l0]

Girl why were u in a relationship with a 27 yr old?

[@jennym007]

​@@0l0l00l0 The 'why' from back then doesn't matter. What matters is she escaped and learnt from this experience. 🌷🌸🍀🦜🙏

[@aliveinuniverse]

Don't put the blame on her!! She was still a kid at 18, he was the adult​@@0l0l00l0

[@monsieurfreerealestate8617]

​@0l0l00l0 the same reason the 27 year old went for an 18 year old: easily manipulated naïvety, unfortunately

[@mmmissmiss3356]

How does one find solace, and accept that they will never get an apology from someone who deeply hurt you? I'm struggling so much with "forgiving" a person who doesn't think they've done anything wrong, who is stubborn and proud. It hurts me, I think about it all the time. I don't want to be resentful, angry and sad about it anymore.

[@anjou6497]

If he's stubborn and proud he's deaf to your suffering. I hope you can turn away from him & firmly close that door forever, you deserve to be nurtured. 🌷🧡🌱

[@sanecatlady]

This has happened to me plenty of times before and for me it helps to remind myself that I can't control what other people do or say. Even if they did apologize sincerely, it would never undo the damage they have done to me. I focused more on healing myself from that experience (which, of course, takes time) than focusing on how that person did me wrong. It's not always that simple and you will most likely ruminate on the pain they caused, but it is possible to heal. Talking with a trusted therapist about this is also a good idea so you don't feel like you're going through it all alone

[@Princess-rb9yd]

You don’t have to forgive someone to move on and heal. Healing is dependent on you and only you. An apology will never truly erase what’s happened to you or ever give you closure. Regardless, people like that are not capable of ever truly apologizing and we have to know that there nothing we can do about it and continue to live our lives

[@uvoros1512]

Not everyone's brain is wired the same as yours, and you have to accept that. Just because you feel you deserve an apology, does not mean anyone else feels the same way.

[@AliciaGuitar]

Sometimes the only way to forgive is from a distance where the person cannot hurt you anymore. Even saints have trouble constantly forgiving someone who continues to harm and disregard you. The abuse must stop before most are even capable of forgiveness. Forgiveness does not require you to allow abuse again. Its not permission. Once you are away from this person, then you can begin forgiveness by understanding that this person is spiritually sick and incapable of behaving like he should. With his attitude you can guarantee he is miserable deep down inside, and no one can help him except God. Give him to God and let Him take care of justice and saving him, and in time you will find your heart free of the resentment. Remember, you can forgive without allowing that person further access to your life. Forgive, but do not forget. Forgiveness is not pretending it did not happen, its forgoing the desire for revenge because you come to understand the person who harmed you is imperfect and suffers like we all do. If God were to leave it up to you on judgement day, you would show mercy. That's true forgiveness, not forgetting or allowing more abuse.

[@DivineAscendedSoul333]

I'm gonna be honest... I've seen almost all these types in one person and many others.. at this point I think I'm better off alone

[@SebbyPlaysMusic]

I wish for you to build meaningful connections with compassionate and accountable people. 👍

[@aazhie]

​@SebbyPlaysMusic a lively blessing, I hope I can find the same ❤

[@flavioct9874]

Guy here, my dad ticks most of these. Scars me to this day, I'm focused on staying on my current path. Self improvement, respect & always being the opposite of him completely.

[@unawild7186]

Beautiful hun. ❤

[@bunny_0288]

I'm writing a book where the main character leaves her abusive fiancee, and this video is perfect for the research I need in order to write him in a believable way. My heart goes out to anyone in this situation. You do not deserve to be treated like this. You are worthy of real love which is outlined in 1 Corinthians. Love is: patient kind It does not envy It does not boast It is not proud It does not dishonor others It is not self seeking It is not easily angered It keeps no record of wrongs Love does not delight in evil Love rejoices with the truth It always protects Always trusts Always hopes Always perseveres Love never fails If you aren't being loved like this, then it isn't love. I pray that these words may help someone ❤

[@Star-dj1kw]

This book BLEW MY MIND!! It should be in every public library in our country. Thank you for bringing attention to this excellent DV resource 👍🏼

[@edwardkostreski6733]

Okay , I just got it on audio I had to after your comment ♥

[@mobwatch8119]

It's on Internet Archive, so anyone can read it for free. And yes, an unparalleled source of knowledge.

[@mista_ke]

Just for the Library to get burned down?

[@SUPREMELEGEND]

It's a very destructive book designed to create fear, chaos, and confusion and further divide the sexes. An extremely problematic book.

[@blooberpuss]

@@SUPREMELEGEND Spot the abuser ! This book is like garlic to vampires, IME.

[@DaleMisamoresDALEE]

I remember finding your videos back when I was living with a now ex-boyfriend, and he immediately said he knew he wasn’t gonna like your videos and now I know why. He ended up being very abusive and when I didn’t react to his verbal abuse he would eventually start to get physical with me. I was so naive looking back the signs were there I just didn’t know but I know now. Ty for all the information you put out about DA I really appreciate it because it really helped me out while I was in a really rough situation ❤

[@margareth1504]

I was surprised to find that ignoring the narcs verbal abuse seems to them like the que to surprise attack physically with violence. Really terrible conduct, and I can see what sort of home environment that one was brought up with, consciously carrying those foul attitudes with him through his life.

[@Emilu256]

This was so reassuring to hear, my ex was almost all of these, and blamed his behavior on his “OCD” which he self diagnosed because he didn’t believe in therapy

[@zeeabs2649]

I’m in a very similar boat. He is very ocd and anxiety prone … but recently I don’t accept that as a excuse for bad behaviour

[@juliana.x0x0]

Thank you for this. It’s nice to hear it articulated so clearly. I “co-parent” with The Water Torturer, who used to be physically abusive while we were using substances. He was diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder in jail, and It’s so hard to articulate my frustration. Having come from a situation where my mother was highly narcissistic and abusive as well, it’s not hard to make me question my thoughts and feelings and reality. Finding descriptions is helping me solidify my understanding and give me more confidence that IM NOT CRAZY!!!!

[@jansilloway325]

I used to give this book away to my high school students, and many of their Moms.

[@oreradovanovi5204]

Some of us have to learn what is actually abuse. I seem not to recognise it untill I'm deep into it, and my friends start pointing out, not talking only i intimacy but in general. This book is for me...

[@ashleykathryn9038]

I have the same problem, it's always hindsight 20/20

[@SunseedStarchild]

One way i learned to identify these things is by recognizing when and why I don't maintain my boundaries, or if the boundary itself was weak or non-existent. Maybe that can help you, too.

[@punkybrewstar83]

Pretty common problem... the book explains SO MANY THINGS... it is so validating and illuminating. I cannot recommend this book enough.

[@danilotsar]

Drži se Djordje

[@lane6216]

This book saved me. I bought it in secret and devoured it in about a day. It was as if someone had a camera in my home. I realized what I had been living. I finally was brave enough to call it what it was. I chose to stay in that marriage for another decade. My husband went to a batterer’s group on and off for a couple of years. He improved a lot, but I know now he was just going more covert with his abuse tactics. My husband passed almost two years ago. I miss him every day. I will always love him. I also can see that even at his best, he was affecting all of us in negative ways. Thank you for making this video. I hope it helps women such as me who were raised in abusive homes that just didn’t know they deserved better. ❤️

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

Lots of love to you

[@lane6216]

@@KatieLHall-fy1hw, thank you so much. Love back. 💕

[@noorieiversen]

Covert narcissism is very painful. I remember being in labour, and my former partner talking to the midwife about his childhood trauma. No concern about my pain or the current situation at hand. No sense of the situation or the midwifes attempts at getting him back into the birthing...

[@thesaddestdude3575]

What the hell, thats messed up.

[@melliecrann-gaoth4789]

Yes- it’s different they get so much sympathy.

[@helenestiernstrand6575]

My mother is this. Your example would go for her 100%, allways injecting herselfe into any topic making it about her and start pitty-partying.

[@Theantinarc]

Yep. My ex tells the story of my daughter's breach birth on the back of an ambulance like he was a hero and delivered her. He wasn't even in the ambulance with us.

[@anaguerrerosholisticwellbe2788]

"Drunken words are sober thoughts". BOOM!! 100%

[@KlaudiaShaefferr]

💯

[@Mandrake591]

That may sound catchy, but it’s not always true. I’m an alcoholic but I am over three years sober. When I was drinking and was verbally and physically abused, I would sometimes say what I need to say to be safe, hold my ground, and get the hell out. One red flag is one too many. Live your life, but live safe too……..I’m lucky to be here. If it’s abusive, get out, and bring your kids.

[@eb2470]

@@Mandrake591 Agree. I put myself in really dangerous situations and got emotionally out of control on alcohol. That is not what I secretly wanted.. so the idea that drunk people just do what they secretly want to is not accurate. I did not like many of the people I spent nights talking to. I agree that substances dont make abusers, but drunken words are not sober thoughts

[@coreyself2983]

@@Mandrake591that is fawning and entirely something on its own wether drinking or not when doing it

[@Mandrake591]

@@eb2470 I’m glad you agree, you made some excellent and relatable points! I’m also glad you survived it!

[@hercandy]

I experienced this yearsssssss ago. And it took me a long time to heal. Recently met a man that was giving early signs, many listed here. I got out of there fast and saved myself so much grief and mental anguish, but that tiny self doubt was still there…mostly because he was putting it there…that I wasn’t healed from past relationships, “making him pay for other mens mistakes”, and being too emotional. I’ve dated and had long term relationships between him and the last man that was emotionally abusive, so I knew this wasn’t an idea I applied to all men. Blocked on everything. It’s been a week and I know I’m right, but there’s a sadness there with that tiny self doubt. So…thank you, KZbin/Google for being all in my business like always and having the algorithm suggest this video on the main page. It it was very validating and reassuring. Praying for all women in the depths of this abuse and manipulation🙏🏽🙏🏽🖤

[@agnesezanasi6809]

I was in a relationship with a guy for over a year. He was a mix of the soft boy and the water torturer and i always felt so guilty about not wanting to be with him anymore. Im so glad i got out of that situation

[@pyrosparkes]

well, you fully described my ex GF. something i find interesting, is how there is so much stuff about how different people can be abusive, that it almost feels like basically everyone can be characterised as abusive in one way or another.

[@carbon1479]

People with dark triad traits are often good at making people who don't have dark triad traits feel like they're mentally stunted or imbecile for not having dark triad traits, a bit like not having them is a sign that you're too dumb to understand Darwinian evolution and thus need to be taken advantage of or, at a minimum, regularly belittled or condescended to. I've been enjoying Sam Vaknin's unpack of these topics, particularly the insight of experience he's able to offer.

[@nattie911]

When ppl are cut throat (figuratively or literally) and say it's "survival of the fittest" 🙄

[@carbon1479]

@@nattie911 they'd do it to anyone they can get away with doing it to.

[@Anna-yl2lp]

Funny you say that cause I've been bordeline feeling like something was wrong with me for NOT having dark triad traits, due to how easy it was to be belittled for being a sensitive person, and how apparently it puts me in a weaker cathegory that is basically destined to be walked over, or at least that's how it feels. Does Sam Vaknin talk about this specifically? Is it in his book?

[@carbon1479]

@@Anna-yl2lp I'm on the autistic spectrum and, for what I've known of myself, was highly sensitive as a kid and still have a bit of that in me although I'm learning how to manage it. We live on a planet where, sadly, life is a gene pageant and at that level genes matter, people don't. For anyone whose too intelligent, disabled, or simply has interior values that run in other directions its a really depressing sight and its extra wear and tear for people who aren't flying by the seat of their pants on instinct (or for those who do fly on instinct but don't end up as lucky as other people in where that takes them). To your question (not Sam Vaknin yet but related to dealing with people), my own experience with this is that the more you know and the longer you sit with it the better your reactions and exchanges will work so long as you're learning from it. There are some really good books on these topics as well. For example I've read a few of Prof John Gray's books which are these great 150 page afternoon reads (Straw Dogs, Soul of the Marionette), Rene Girard's theory of memesis is good, and all of it in different ways lays out what kind of expectations you can have of most people. For Vaknin I haven't seen him cover anything for self-defense as far as non-dark triad borderline but I'd imagine you could probably learn a lot from the above as well as people who have CPTSD and can be very nice people when dealing with people who treat them well but who know the narcissist zero-sum tactics and will pull those out in very specific instances when other people are treading on them (while I don't know Marilyn Manson or his legal case well enough for certainty I get the sense that he's probably in this category - ie. people say he's super-chill most of the time but, if someone else starts things he finishes it).

[@Moho_braccatus_]

I was raised by someone like this. I made myself into a hardened shell. I'm still working on not being ashamed of having basic empathy. Shit's wild.

[@honigkatze]

Wow I'm speechless. My ex did most of these things to me for 8 years. It is as if the person who wrote this knows him lol. Thank you for posting this. I'm on the road to healing and recovering now and this helps a lot!

[@yeshuas5172]

Nice sometimes? No. Even when they are being "nice" it's part of the end game; a way to manipulate. Anytime my ex was being nice, I wondered what he was up to, what he wanted and sure enough ...

[@High-Impact-Vivid-Colors]

I see a lot of these in vulnerable narcissists, and grandiose narcissists. They are very good at getting under other people's skin, and can seem very kind or good at first. I speak from experience as I've seen both in my family and friends. I'm not using the terms flippantly either, I had to do the research to find out just what the hell is going on.

[@stfd4599]

I’m in the middle of re-reading this book the 2nd time. The first time it was disillusioning and I was coming to terms with the fact that my boyfriend and some family members were abusive. This book was so validating and healing. I feel like I was “awakened” and was able to give myself some grace. After some time of letting the material sink in. I left my abusive boyfriend 3 days ago after he smashed all the plates in a fit of rage and then told me it was my fault and if I wasn’t so difficult that the plates would have never broken. Now Im reading this book again to try to stay immune to his guilt tripping. I read The chapter about abusive men and sex before I fell asleep and I was wailing that bloodcurdling cry in my dreams.

[@clau_sing_]

How sad is it that I see my father in most of these.. I'm so grateful that I didn't end up dating a man like that.

[@kaloreadings4367]

i read through more than half of this book and two days into it, my ex strangled me. he had never put his hands on me before, only showed aggression in other ways like throwing objects, punching walls and constant threats to leave me. he almost got us into an accident once and i was 7 months pregnant. i underestimated his abusiveness because he didnt hurt me directly but he ended up doing it and i left as soon as it happened. now i know, covert abuse is abuse. even if they never physically hurt you, it still matters. he was emotionally abusive our entire relationship. i was constantly in a state of confusion. this book helped me realize that he doesnt have to hit you to be abusive. and again, only TWO DAYS of reading this book he got physically violent. talk about perfect timing. i had the strength to leave thanks to this book. had i not read it, i probably wouldve gone back to him after a break.

[@aporajitabangali3827]

I just wanted to say that not everything is black and white. Majority of the abusers are a mix of these types. My ex was a mix of some of these. And what’s the worst part is that they were not always abusive, sometimes they were so loving and made me feel so comfortable and good to me. But that’s the thing, they do these to hook you. So trust your gut feeling, mine saved me from a huge mess.

[@DJHastingsFeverPitch]

And there are probably many more types of abuse... Infinite varieties perhaps... As infinite as the billions of people on earth seem to one person

[@melaniebailly3145]

Extremely interesting. My ex husband had some of these traits . So did my father, as well as my mother , to be quite frank. These types of behavior do not seem to depend on gender , come to think of it .

[@leckmich5452]

they definetly aren't it's just that sometimes it's easier to portrait it that way to get the information to the right audience i feel

[@slashbash25]

@🍓 Strawberry Lady please search how to lie with any statistic or number on youtube thank you.

[@slashbash25]

@🍓 Strawberry Lady alternatively you can search how to interpret statistics and/or numbers

[@raoulmoat6762]

Hey Ana, I wanted to let you know that I’ve struggled living with depression for the last 6 or so years of my life. It’s hard for me to even get out of bed some mornings. Thankfully, I’ve come across your channel recently and finally decided to end it. Thanks.

[@lizzie404]

Same as you lol

[@Jessknowsbestt]

I just want to say I look into psychology now thanks to my trauma with dealing with abusive people for a short period of time and I found your channel ! You’re amazing.

[@jenniferpazmino7139]

All of this in ONE man. Yeah, that's what I've been dealing with. I'm so over this crap.

[@GypsySparkle]

Ok same, mine seemed to be all of these at diff times

[@lucianaromulus1408]

This definitely goes for both genders. Keep in mind too it's absolutely possible an abuser has had a rough life...but that doesn't mean YOU should pay the price for it.

[@lialu4088]

Thanks that so true I stayed so long just because I was so caring and undertood his pain

[@Sweetdreamz313]

Right

[@bananamary5907]

it's so sad almost every woman has been through one or more of these

[@lasantuzza777]

mr sensitive runs rampant in liberal spaces. i’m seeing more and more of these types especially in interracial relationships where their abuse has undeniably racist undertones. the stories i’ve heard are just crazy. a true wolf in sheeps clothing! i agree a full video on these types of men would be interesting and helpful to many women to spot these red flags earlier on.

[@slashbash25]

person is racist gets into interracial relationship? uhh......

[@fury5500]

@@slashbash25 Happens more often than you think.

[@TexanWineAunt]

Found in Religious and 12 step groups

[@yzma6142]

Damn this scares me so bad

[@Unique_Leak]

@@slashbash25 people suffer from cognitive dissonance

[@CocoKitty19]

I'd love a video on "Mr Sensitive" This video is so informative, thank you !

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

Yes, I hope she makes a video on Mr. Sensitive! 🙏🏻

[@Analysis_Paralysis]

Oh, yeah, true! That would be great...

[@lettinggrace]

I was dealing with verbal and emotional abuse and he started being forceful. The person took my keys, so I couldnt leave and I called a donestic violence shelter and explained what was going on and they laughed at me. It was really funny when I was dealing with health issues when I got out. So yes sometimes different hotlines are not the most sensitive.

[@brendalara1210]

Wow this hit hard. When I was in highschool I was in an abusive relationship. He was definitely mostly the drill Sargent. Except he would justify me not doing things by saying 'you can't hug other guys anymore, and I won't hug any other girls" as if that made it fair. But it was all his choice. I didn't want any of that, but I didn't have a say. If I didn't listen he would pull my hair, choke me etc he Threatened to kill me and himself a few times. One time I lovingly told him, I'd rather see you with another girl than dead. And he said he would rather see me dead than seeing me with another guy......he isolated me from my friends. I lost everyone. Except one friend. That was by far the most painful part of it. Yes, more than the physical abuse.

[@gusmonster59]

I have an ex that has a several of those traits. He did a lot of the passive/aggressive crappola. I was expected to drop my life to 'help' him do whatever with no notice, he criticized most things I did, or would say 'Want me to show you how to do that the right way?' And that smirky smile - I SO wanted to wipe it off his face. Imagine his surprise when he interfered with the way I was cooking dinner, and I turned off all the burners and left. I never cooked anything for him ever again from that day until the day I moved out. I wouldn't even bring that asshole a glass of water. And then he wanted know if we could talk about it. And he was again surprised when I said no. Understand - like most abusers he was not like this when we dated. It began once we got married and started slow before it when full blown. That what abusers do - they do it a little at a time to make you think it as all your fault. Thankfully, I had better role models in my life and didn't let him tear down my self esteem.

[@toserveman9317]

Notice that gus monster is "abused" too... This is an important example showing what _"abuse" as fashion accessory_ actually is.

[@cyndigooch1162]

Gusmonster59 Good on you for not cooking any more meals etc and for leaving him! I alllowed the last highly narcissistic EX to manipulate me into letting him stay at my place and became extremely angry about the way he was treating me, then ended up telling him that he HAD to leave my home on Christmas Day nearly six years ago. I can't believe it when people say that it was mean, so I inform them why it wasn't the case, including him taking off to be with his "friend" and leaving me at home that day, not to mention the r**e and the fact that he bluntly told me that he was using me and didn't love me. I could go on but I think I've given enough reasons as to why it wasn't cruel to tell him on Christmas Day! He's VERY lucky that I didn't tell him to go after the first couple of weeks, or first day, for that matter. 🤬

[@xTenshiAi]

im glad that you left him!!

[@FireRupee]

Did you never tell him to stop doing what bothered you so much you left? Why wait until it gets that bad? It does not seem healthy.

[@gijeok]

My father is a mix between the drill sergeant, the player and the terror-maker. Not only that, he's practically incapable of caring for himself and leeches off my mother who is too traumatised and hopeless about changing anything. They're in their 60's now, my mother says that they're getting old and there's no point in doing a drastic change into their elderhoods. It makes me sad that someone as sweet and selfless as my mother had to spend a life of terror, working every waking hour, whilst it chipping away at her health (she has very bad legs now) & series of unfortunate circumstances still force her to work. Hearing you read those descriptions out loud feels extremely validating, and seeing other peoples' comments makes me feel less alone in this situation. It angers me to the core. It's been a decade since me and my sibling started properly standing up for mum and so esp. the PA has toned down, but instead he still keeps being verbally abusive, expresses oscillatory behaviour (kind and caring one moment, verbally abusive and terrorising the other) and uses specific people as a scape goat to vent out his frustrations. He also loves splurging money my mum works hard for and it makes her so worried and depressed. Therapy isn't affordable in the sense that my parents are immigrants and there are no psychologists who could help them understand what they're going through and what they're doing wrong.

[@Lovepeaceandchickengrease]

I hope your mom is able to get some peace in her life. Better late than never

[@cyndigooch1162]

Bunnie That's absolutely heartbreaking and my heart goes out to your lovely mother! I'm glad she has people who care in her life though and HOPE she'll have her freedom eventually. ❤

[@transientpassenger3796]

@@coppersense999 ^THIS. Very important tip. My mom has always defended my brother and me from our father's abuse, so he started waiting until she is not in the house to go all out.

[@Iudicatio]

Thanks for talking about this very interesting book! I have heard about the classic "signs of abuse" since the early 2010s, such as the abuser getting jealous over your friends or even your family, and I expected this to be a repeat of the same things they have been saying over the radio for decades. But this is modernized and updated to fit the current internet age, and takes very new social movements into account. Thanks for the great find!

[@susancross5192]

@@HermanHedning And it`s only gotten worse since then

[@yolandaponkers1581]

I love the fundraiser you have for this video! You strike me as such a kind and sincere human. Thank you for helping us heal. ❤️

[@Rhythmswithruby]

I wish I had watched this video years ago. It's so painful and confusing when you're in an abusive relationship where the abuse isn't physical. It's so hard to explain to others what's going on because they're such experts at convincing people that they're a perfect person and playing the victim.

[@applekarma]

Wow, I can really resonate with everything you said. Describes my situation perfectly. How wonderful life could be without these A****S in it.

[@nihalhathaway4089]

thank you so much for this video. yess the problem about abusive people is that they are not always abusive ... otherwise it would be easier to get off abusive people.

[@Michael_RareZebra]

Good overview. I feel so badly for anyone who treats their partner or family like this. There are some of these "faces" in the workplace too.

[@alohomoratarot]

Thanks you so so so so much for talking about this. I don’t give myself the time to watch or read content about this often, but today I came across this and it feels necessary to my healing stage.

[@terrylbell6378]

Very Good + Informative Video. Never Forget "Anger" is one letter away from "Danger"...It's ok to be Angry, Never is it ok to be disrespectful. 🙃😎✌️.

[@LaurenLindblad]

Thanks so much for this video. I shared it with my mom, who sent it to my sister and dad, who shared it back to me! My sister finally understood her experiences and was able to safely leave.

[@Quesadill247]

My first relationship was with the drill sergeant. It took a lot of strength to walk away from that relationship especially because he also had control over the finances and I didn't know if I would be able to support myself and go to school. When I left that relationship I didn't even know who I was anymore. It took a long time to get back to me.

[@mun3698]

Only reason why I refuse to donate to that DV org is because they have a veeeeeery narrow definition of what DV entails. They *only* help those reaching out if the caller is romantic partners with their abusers- forget any other DV. They turned me away from any help since my abuser is my bio mother- thank god the state I live in recognizes what I’ve been going through as DV alongside romantic DV and other forms.

[@alexialira3839]

Oh wow that's sick! I don't have any good feelings for my local women's shelter either considering I know a few people who work there have narc problems.

[@anewagora]

Tragic but not surprising. My mother was also the abusive one. It's taking a long time for humanity to get past stereotyping abuse as only and always fathers against mothers and kids with no mix of good and bad qualities in all people involved. And since I've worked in youth mentorship and with families and parents, I've witnessed the many cases where both mom and dad are abusive to each other and the kids. The two way street is far more common, though imbalanced cases are also common where one parent is a doormat and the other a dictator. That was the case in my family, where my mom was the aggressor. Some people don't want to acknowledge this because they formed political ideology around their trauma. When gender gets involved, it can turn a person sexist against the opposite gender. But we can always learn and be the example. I'm grateful you are conscious in your donations and refusing to donate to an ignorant org. You could write a letter to them so they get the message.

[@carlavel4436]

I hope you're doing well.

[@renehay2055]

Please be aware these people are in our lives as catalysts to show us the error of patterns we are falling into. Break the pattern of victimization, take back your power, free yourself emotionally, physically then nurture yourself spiritually and exercise boundaries and self development. I just freed myself recently and find those types are still attracted to me so I must act with intention from my heart space ever vigilant and self aware.

[@budogacha]

Excellent points. Thanks for sharing

[@0l0l00l0]

So true. It changed my life once i decided im not a victimn anymore

[@danikim235]

Mr Right sounds exactly like my ex. He's the ultimate authority on everything while everyone else is stupid; and he seem to get the kick out of starting arguments and belittling others.

[@AD-hh6dd]

I read that book years ago. Changed my life. I was finally able to let go and realize what was going on.

[@1127dahyun]

Mr. right sounds like my ex-friend in high school. I used to be interested in astrology and I was just talking about how it all works. She suddenly starts vomiting questions to attack my opinions and thoughts and didn't rest for a second for me to actually answer her questions. I was embarrassed in front of my other friends because I panicked. I told her I'm not an expert and I only read some blog posts or articles so I can't give her an answer but she couldn't care less. I was terrified but also curious as to why she acted how she acted. So one day I was talking with her and saw the opportunity to ask some leading questions. And she said "If I believe A is B, even if experts eventually find out that A is C, it doesn't matter. I believe it is for a reason so I'm always right." At first, I couldn't fully grasp what she was saying! Basically it means if you believe the earth is flat, even if other experts(who probably know better about the shape of the earth than her) say the earth is round, you're still right because technically you have some reason to believe it is. It's a hard concept to understand I know. lol I kept our friendship for a year after that but it was horrible and thank god she is out of my life now. She used to make everything into a fight and pick on every single word. If you think you have someone around you who's like her, please run for your life because it's a waste of your time and energy.

[@nihalhathaway4089]

BPD can also highly increase manipulative and abusive behaviour ...

[@BlueskyDenver]

I have this book.! I remember thinking wow some of those men resemble just about 90% of relationship dynamics I encountered. Another thing however that needs to be mentioned is that many of those individuals are people we encounter daily at work, grocery stores, and all kinds of other settings. Everyone has issues, nobody is kind, caring and considerate 24/7 however with that said most of us who are aware and conscientious humans we self- check our attitudes and behaviors, we say we are sorry and promise not to do it again.., while abusers are narcissists who do not ever see their own problems and solely blame others all the time.

[@guesswho5790]

It's hard to hear. But it's true. When someone lashes out at you when they're drunk... It just shows how little they respect you. I have had BPD and at my worst.. The way I treated certain people.. It was not because of the bpd. The illness just brought out my resentment towards them in a more aggressive way. But even with diminished symptoms after therapy I still hold some contempt for certain people, due to past hurts and strain on our relationships (done to me to begin with). So, yeah. I've been abusive. So I know what people who abuse me see me as. No matter how much alcohol or any other disorder... Disrespect is clear to see and goes beyond any illness, unfortunately.

[@xiomarapena5020]

This was a very educational video, thank you. I never knew a person could be all of these and am somewhat freaked out to discover my husband has displayed all of these behaviours and blames it on stress and the pressures of life. I actually blamed it on his alcoholism, but I guess that was me trying to understand and give a reason as to why he was behaving this way.

[@mollykate422]

literally my dad

[@SUPREMELEGEND]

Your husband is probably just a normal guy and not an abuser. Don't believe everything you read.

[@chaimomma9198]

He’s an alcoholic because of those issues.

[@h4xi0rek]

Stress surely contributes to it a lot, though he is responsible for creating better coping mechanisms to handle it. Though, noone is perfect and under high enough pressure everyone will snap - mostly the difference in how one does it lies in the fact whether it is gonna be self-directed (EDs, self harm, self-termination) or directed towards others.

[@swim610]

Thank you. The player sums up to my ex. It was very devestating.

[@BJB1122]

This is informative. It helps to understand that these behaviors are ABUSE.

[@marleyofficialmedia]

This book was so enlightening. Glad to hear you talk about it.

[@willl6317]

Thank you for the upload. Got out of an abusive relationship & have been checking myself to see the role i played in it. Was i/how was i abusive too. Would love to hear more about people who have the instinct/foundation to be physically abusive. Where that comes from. Why they can't get ahold of themselves before doing xyz.

[@tatertot6758]

Thanks, I liked this one. Have been learning about trauma responses, tonic immobility, and PTSD.

[@tonycarton8054]

good info .I worked for many years with Domestic abusers in New Zealand .keep up the good work.

[@uileam161]

I appreciate this post. I’m an abuser who is going to figure out what kind of help will allow me to value the women who love me.

[@selfproclaimedesper778]

My partner was the water torturer and the player he would gaslight me into thinking I was the drill sergeant when most of his friends would openly flirt with him do drugs and be shady af towards me. Would scrutinize me for laughing at memes on social media while he had four different Facebook accounts with all underage half naked boys.He would yell at me and say he can’t do anything without me thinking he is cheating on numerous occasions he has gone out with friends and I’d constantly tell him to go enjoy his hobbies with friends that are a safer influence for his sobriety. He talked about killing himself while taking a lot of his pain medicine I thought I was going to have to baker act him he disappeared for a month leaving me worried and confused to find out he was cheating on me with his new victim. I hope this next person gets out while they can.

[@javierafernandabrevismardo4956]

I feel like my ex was like the whole crystal, with all the facets exposed to sunlight. A piece of work. Also, in my country, the man who uses the "my ex was so crazy" trope is so common that it scares me

[@XPrincess30]

Lol are you in Eastern Europe

[@kellymarien9329]

20 years ago This book guided me out of an abusive situation In addition to Hold Onto Your Kids By Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Mate The combined works gave me the pillars of strength in my confidence that the steps I was taking to protect myself and my son were valid and necessary. We are now thriving 🎉 Thank you ❤

[@LauraAmanda8888]

I was with a terror-maker in 2018. It's a struggle to let anyone close or trust, but I'm healing and learning to be kind to myself.

[@Makanalani888]

Wow I need a copy now! I was married to Mr. Right. Every single point you mentioned he nailed it to me! And he is still going two years after the divorce. Mr. Right is now suing the judges.

[@JRNarian]

LOL he's fcking insane

[@Makanalani888]

@@JRNarianoh as of last week he has added to that list our governor! He’s pissed that the judges keep dismissing his cases. So now he is suing 17 defendants including judges, deputy attorneys, our governor, and myself.

[@kyaraburch3935]

the timing of this. thank you so much 💗

[@HelloDarling73]

His book saved my life, he doesn't get enough credit for the good he does.

[@macaroniandcheese2220]

note: abusive men will not take the dishes out

[@deerinheadlights7179]

who takes dishes out? you wash them not throw them away

[@benevolentconcepts]

Lol. Maybe they both meant empty the dishwasher? Doesn’t make sense at face value 😂

[@mista_ke]

@@deerinheadlights7179 I think Macaroni andCheese is eating from paper plates.

[@thefrog4990]

Yes because not taking the dishes out is such bad boy behavior. How terrifying!

[@jennacallahan1]

I read this book when married to my abusive ex, and escaped him… but he is/was a clean freak and always cleaned.. so this isn’t all encompassing

[@JessKeepSwimming-gp9ql]

I am going to read this book. Thank you for recommending it. I didn't know what DARVO is until this thank you.

[@MadameElise187]

What do I do when all the men I’ve ever met have some or most of these personalities? (Including family members and ex-partners) Are there any men out there who are not like this?

[@catibiribina]

I was questioning myself exactly the same thing. I share of the same experience.

[@gabyd7364]

There are, and there are that would be willing to have productive conversations if they ever start exhibit characteristics that are detrimental to the relationship. I did not believe it either until i met my current partner. i brought up conversations about mutual respect and conflict resolution and relationship health VERY early on in dating (as i started doing after leaving my abusive ex) and was moved by what we were able to resolve and discuss together. awareness of some of these characteristics beforehand is key when so many types of abuse can be subtle!

[@SisterSanMiguel]

Why does he do that? Bc he don’t care sis, don’t obsess or stress why

[@TheDiamondEdge1]

I’ve experienced all of these from my ex. Last night he threw a drink in my face as I was walking down the road with friends. Totally unprovoked. I was shocked and horrified.

[@fluffedsquirrel]

Did you leave him?

[@TheDiamondEdge1]

@@fluffedsquirrel yes I did. He went on to Stalk and Harass me, offering people drugs to sleep with me. He stole my dog, threatened to throw paint stripper on my car. Everything was logged with the police and they did absolutely nothing.

[@iaf4454]

​@@TheDiamondEdge1 huu dear, you are in danger

[@razzle8140]

This is the first video of yours I've seen, don't know it got recommended. It stood out bc of this book, it was the first book I had to have when I got out of my abusive marriage. After years of verbal abuse and threats, it escalated to violence and I left that summer (2018). This book explained so much!!!! I highly recommended this book. Thanks for making this video

[@xasia_]

Damn the water torturer+ player + even mr sensitive is exactly how to describe it. He would explode sometimes though, he once threw a chair. Its funny to think back on it. Whats annoying is literally 4 years later he still messages me and gives me gifts through steam for the first time ever as if Im not mad at him because all I asked was for an apology. I never reply, its pretty pathetic tbh. Never taking accountability for shit its so fucking annoying. I got really bent up on the lack of apology for literally so long but you just gotta live your life

[@jangalat00]

I could have probably fallen under all of those categories at some point in my life

[@SUPREMELEGEND]

In 2022 everything male is automatically abusive.

[@susancross5192]

Nice to know you........not

[@jangalat00]

@@susancross5192 people change, you know

[@susancross5192]

@@jangalat00 I know... I apologize

[@e.l.lucychiron]

A note about the Sensitive Guy: just because someone is emotive and heavily NF, doesn't mean that they could never have abusive coping mechanisms in relationships. The ability to take accountability and to respect others even when you're in disagreement is a skill that takes practice and commitment to displaying 100% of the time.

[@WudEvZ]

Thank you for making this video