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Dark Psychology Test: Is Someone Manipulating You?
Think of one person, such as a partner, parent, friend or boss, and answer 16 questions about how things usually go between you. Your answers stay in your browser and are not sent anywhere.
1. I leave conversations with them unsure about what actually happened.
2. They deny saying or doing things I clearly remember.
3. When I raise a problem, I end up apologising.
4. My concerns get turned around so that I become the problem.
5. Saying no leads to guilt, sulking or "after everything I've done for you".
6. They go silent or cold for long periods when I upset them.
7. Their affection swings between very intense and very cold.
8. Early on, things moved very fast: big declarations, gifts, pressure to commit.
9. They compare me to exes, siblings or colleagues in a way that makes me insecure.
10. I see friends or family less because of them.
11. They check my phone, location or messages, or expect my passwords.
12. They control or closely monitor money I earn or spend.
13. I edit what I say to avoid their reaction.
14. I feel afraid of how they will react.
15. They have threatened to hurt me or themselves, or to expose or abandon me, if I don't comply.
16. People close to me have said they are worried about how I'm treated.
