Often, we forget that building relationships with others should be based on mutual benefit. This helps us understand where the right boundaries are, so we don't get trapped in toxic relationships. The problem is that feelings of reluctance and discomfort are often exploited by people who are only interested in themselves. One example of this is emotional blackmail.
Emotional blackmail is a form of manipulation in which someone uses feelings to control behavior or persuade another person to do things their way. This often occurs in romantic relationships or friendships.

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