Hey!!!!
I know you haven’t answered one of these questions in a minute but I have a question about relationships... kinda???
Is it normal for a person to take the blame and apologize when someone else doesn’t trust them, even when the distrust has no fair or logical basis?
Is it a problem when someone expects people to not trust them, even when they’ve done nothing to deserve a distrustful reputation?
This is something my S.O does all the time and I don’t understand it bc if it were me in that position I’d be pissed off to be treated so unfairly
Can you provide some insights for me on this?
Hey anon! Thank you for reaching out, I actually do have some thoughts and insight on this!
I am going to stick my answer under a cut just because I discuss some anxiety related issues here and my anon chats tend to get a little long lol
Someone who has been emotionally abused will:
• Constantly apologize • Hide their feelings in fear of upsetting you • Break down during small disagreements thinking it will explode • Need a lot of reassurance Please be patient, we are trying.
Or they may be
•irrationally defensive
•shut down in mid conversation when you thought everything was going well
•become aloof and distant
We all react differently and cope in our own way.
You never know what someone has been through, be patient with each other.
They don't lack confidence to manipulate you into getting compliments.
They might not believe compliments because they have been told the contrary long enough.
Please don't get angry, loud and/or annoyed when they apologise.
It just might trigger the person you are talking to.
Please try to be patient and understand.
If they apologise just assure them gently that it is okay.
Please just be patient and supportive. ❤️