Bullies are control freaks. Period. Full stop! And control freaks will instill fear in you, but only if you allow them to. How I wish I knew this years ago when I was in school- that most of my classmates were control freaks.
Moreover, there were times, I hate to admit, that I felt I had to comply or tell them what they wanted to hear to keep them from physically attacking me.
Getting older allows one to understand that giving value to a person’s opinions because, “you’ll make them mad” or “they’ll kick your butt,” “leave you,” or “won’t be your friend anymore,” is, straight up manipulation.
When you care about the opinions of these creeps, you only do so out of fear. You only value their opinions because you don’t want to endure the pain and misery that these people can cause you.
Bullies Will Use What Works to Manipulate You
Therefore, you acquiesce. Sadly, after you surrender a few times, they see that their brutal techniques are working. And once they catch onto what works, they’ll use that to get you to give them want they want.
But know this! Anytime bullies make a habit of using fear-tactics on you, deep down, they’re way more afraid of you than you are of them.
I know this sounds silly. But it’s true. Bullies (or control freaks) control you out of a deep-seated fear. Only they would never in this lifetime admit it. They’re afraid of something happening if they ever relinquish control. They’re scared of an end result they may not be able to handle.
Again, control freaks control others out of fear. And once you know this, these people will no longer have the effect on you that they do. And it will be much easier to blow them off.
With knowledge comes empowerment!
Unfortunately Cherie, I have to second everything you have written. Like you, I had the same painful experiences and I wished I knew then what I know now.
Thank you so much, Michael. And, although painful, now we’ve taken the lesson out of it. The bullying I went through set me on my path and I’m glad of it. I can talk about it with a smile because it was something I overcame. And I can do it without letting my former bullies live in my head rent free.
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Aum Shanti
Thank you so much, Shanti! ❤️
Control freaks are horrible – an experience I don’t care to repeat. Thanks for the share.
They sure are! The worst! You’re most welcome, Vanya! 💖
Great… I’ve learnt so much from this today cherie!
A whole Bunch of thanks😋
You’re so welcome! And thank you fornyour kind words! 🤗🤗🤗
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