Charismatic PA: How Victims Fall into the Abuser’s Trap

October 1, 2010 By

What causes a woman to continue following a passive aggressive person, tolerating his lack of connection and using her love and time with him instead of taking care of herself, her family and friends?

Charisma plays a huge role in attracting and keeping a victim in an unhealthy relationship. It is not necessarily looks that create charisma – often is the demeanor, the performance that the passive aggressive uses. It is an intense gaze that is “only” for you, a warm voice, and a confidence in his walk. You may know his history and his pitfalls already, but he makes you like him anyway. When the right impression creates attraction, devotion and admiration can allow this abuser to get away with murder – many cult leaders, con-artists, and criminals gained power through their personal charisma.

How is that even possible?

Many times, the charismatic passive aggressive will tell his victim enchanting stories. One such ploy is selling the victim her own fantasies. It can be a fantasy of a protector, someone who has the power to get things done, or even a sexual fantasy. Whether it is strength, sexual prowess, independence, power, knowledge, etc., the charismatic abuser’s attractive traits are always performances, destined to tell her that everything is wonderful and that she is in the right place and time with the person right for her.

But it’s not always that simple… many times there will be a small voice inside telling her that not everything is OK. If she listens to that voice, she can see under his facade, and begin to grasp the real information that she needs to make a very important choice. The fact that she could be already under this spell will define the direction she goes.

If she is convinced that, even with the contradictory information and her gut feeling pulling her away, she can trust him with her protection and comfort, then little can be done. He can tap her hidden need for protection and convince her that, even so passive aggressive as it can be, his love is the best thing that could happen to her… To challenge this, she needs to accepts that she is alone, having to protect herself, that daddy or any knight on shining armor are not coming to rescue her, and that she needs to value and appreciate herself to live with self-respect. Which, of course, is the task that life dishes out to all of us!

The answer to the old question: “if he is such a passive aggressive and making her so unhappy, why is she not leaving him?” is hidden under the relative strength of her self-esteem. If her sense of being “nothing” is very strong, any warped comment that she can construe as appreciation from him will be good enough. The sad thing is that if this situation takes a long time to develop, she will discover that she has neglected to take care of herself long enough as to depend on whatever he will want to do for her. Here lies his real power, to reduce her identity slowly, over time, so that by the time she realizes what is happening, it is too late.

Neil Warner

Neil Warner

I’m the “relationship guru,” and my main focus is to increase the quality of love-based relationship experiences. In this ground-breaking guide I offer useful strategies on healing a difficult angry relationship with love and compassion. You don’t have to stay in an unhealthy relationship one more minute. Let us share our tools with you today, buy this useful ebook: Passive Aggressive Husband.

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Balancing Passive Aggression Strategy 2

September 23, 2010 By

Sometimes, the easiest strategy to balance passive aggression is to stop pushing, claiming or requesting…
This is called the Russian strategy, like when the locals were withdrawing into the woods leaving the field empty to Napoleon’s soldiers… No resistance, no guerrilla activity, nothing. No support, show of interest or fear whatsoever.

How do you do it? Well, you have been pushing and cajoling, to your husband delight, so he can continue frustrating you big time! now, you are going to cancel this behavior, and do nothing, request nothing and ask for nothing.
It asks for a bit of discipline: you need to teach yourself to do without his help (as you are doing now), but killing the expectation that he will finally intervene. Tell yourself that this tactic will be in use for a week, not longer; so you can experiment with your own feelings.

Now, imagine that your room mate is gone, and go about your business doing all by yourself: if you need some shopping, either do it by yourself or do without. do not even mention the list of ‘things that have to be done” to him…Be busy, involved in your own activities and look as happy as you can be. No distress, no anger, only a lot of self-control.

If you can, continue with this effort to the point in which he is forced to ask: ”What is going on with you?” and then respond: “Nothing, why?” with your more innocent face.

It has to be a surprise and a shock for him to discover that he can’t manage your emotions doling out frustration and negativity to you! He has to understand that you are a self controlled person which doesn’t depend from his approval or disapproval to be happy and busy….It looks a bit difficult, but this is a serious lesson to someone who believes that you are not independent from his control!

PD. we have more great strategies to teach you….keep reading. If you have a good friend in need of learning them, could you send this message to them? Thanks!

Neil Warner

Neil Warner

I’m the “relationship guru,” and my main focus is to increase the quality of love-based relationship experiences. In this ground-breaking guide I offer useful strategies on healing a difficult angry relationship with love and compassion. You don’t have to stay in an unhealthy relationship one more minute. Let us share our tools with you today.

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Does he attack you in public?

September 7, 2010 By

When I feel that he is “Attacking Me in Public,” the dream I’m yearning for is… protection first and recognition always.

About 60% of responses expressed dreams like these:

1. “I wish I could feel safe and trust him completely, knowing he would never turn on me and try to bring me down. However, he is unpredictable. At first he would attack me in public, but now he is more careful, trying to make himself look like the all-around nice guy. He wouldn’t dare do anything to jeopardize that. The public may buy into his dysfunctional façade, but I can’t bring myself to trust that he’s turned over a new leaf.”

2. “I don’t want to feel attacked, harassed, and bullied – I want to feel lifted up, cherished, with all the dignity that a caring husband gives a woman. I wish he wouldn’t undermine me and demean me at home, or worse, in public for everyone to see and gossip about. It makes me feel worthless.”

In what other ways would you know that he is there to value and appreciate you?

• “He cherishes me like I am something precious, and always watches out for my well-being.”
• “When we are out and find ourselves disagreeing, we talk things over in private – calmly.”
• “He spoils me with praise, whether we are home or not. It gives him pleasure to show his approval in public. It proves to me how much he appreciates me.”
• “He is sincere enough that even complete strangers on the street can tell he cares for me deeply.”
• “The idea of bullying me is the farthest thing from his mind. His priority is caring for me and protecting me from trouble and harm.”

I simply need to feel valued and appreciated by him everywhere.

NOW that you deeply acknowledge your deep need to be valued and appreciated by the person most near you, how are you going to get this appreciation you dream about ? How are you going to challenge his way of demeaning you in public, as to make appear that he is the one in control in your marriage, and show him that is really vital for you to feel cherished by him? And how are you planning to heal your self-esteem from the damage caused by his criticism and continuous public put downs? Do you see a way to heal your marriage from this kind of hurt?

Neil Warner

Neil Warner

I’m the “relationship guru,” and my main focus is to increase the quality of love-based relationship experiences. In this ground-breaking guide I offer useful strategies on healing a difficult angry relationship with love and compassion. You don’t have to stay in an unhealthy relationship one more minute. Let us share our tools with you today. Begin now reading your copy of “The Art of Living with a Passive Aggressive Husband” and recover your own happiness!

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Is he always fighting against your ideas?

September 3, 2010 By

When I feel that he is “Always Fighting against My Ideas,” the dream I’m yearning for is… team work.

There were some responses (58%) telling about this dream situation:

1. “My dream is to feel that I am half of a whole: he supports me, I support him, and together we make one whole couple work. I want someone who challenges and encourages me in equal measure, making me a better person. He doesn’t have to indulge my every idea – just support the truly good ones and gently disagree with the not-so-great ones. I want a teammate, someone who will work with me. My greatest regret is that my husband has not been as invested in our children as I wished, nor supported me in my efforts towards them, but always coming with a contrary idea that leaves me alone and confused.”

2. “I have learned that the more I push for something, the more he pulls away from it. So, I have left ideas of moving in together, even after a year of dating, in the back of my mind. Outwardly, I show him that the idea completely disinterests me now. If he would be open to ideas and be willing to talk about things even when they scare him, I wouldn’t have to hide my dreams in the shadows.”

3. “What I need is for my husband to let me know that he thinks my ideas and opinions are valid and well founded. Otherwise, he’s not treating me as his partner or his ally; he’s treating me as an enemy, as someone to be dismissed. He’s telling me that I don’t have the right to make decisions or have input.”

In what other ways would you know that he is there to work with you?

• “He makes me feel that we are on the same team. We both want resolution and compromise, so we both give ideas while being open to new ones.”
• “Even if he does not agree with my every idea, he appreciates the creativity and resourcefulness that go into them, and encourages me to stay motivated.”
• “He doesn’t rush – he listens carefully and tries hard to see things from my point of view.”
• “Since we listen well to each other, we realized that we share a lot of common ideas.”
• “When I have a good idea, he is quick to acknowledge it and work with me to make it happen. When he disagrees, he gives me an honest opinion; not a derogatory one.”

I simply need to feel supported by him.

NOW that you deeply acknowledge this need to feel supported by him, the person nearer you…how are you going to find the direct and clear support you need to face everyday’s life challenges? How far do you think you can go without his explicit words of recognition and support, being him the most important person in your life? And how are you going to repair the damage caused by his lack of recognition of your best ideas that forces you to feel incompetent and worthless? Where is the motivation to keep developing yourself coming from?

Neil Warner

Neil Warner

I’m the “relationship guru,” and my main focus is to increase the quality of love-based relationship experiences. In this ground-breaking guide I offer useful strategies on healing a difficult angry relationship with love and compassion. You don’t have to stay in an unhealthy relationship one more minute. Let us share our tools with you today. Begin now reading your copy of “The Art of Living with a Passive Aggressive Husband” and recover your own happiness!

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Humiliated in public? this is what you need now!

August 2, 2010 By

When I feel that “I’m Humiliated in Public,” the dream I’m yearning for is… respect and equality.

Some 84 % of the responses expressed dreams consistent with:

1. “I would like to feel that he is there to prevent injustice, not perpetuate it. It is a double standard, because he would never stand for any form of humiliation from me, and I would pay dearly for such a vicious act.”

2. “A long time ago, I criticized him in public, and he responded viciously in front of my friends. I could never forget that, but now he has a need to appear perfect and wants people to believe we have a perfect relationship, void of any disputes or problems. Most of the time, he has convinced even himself that this is indeed reality. So he treats me better than before…I dream that this behavior is for ever.”

3. “Just as he does not want his previous mistakes, foibles or insecurities tossed about for any one and every one to know, I would also prefer that mine are not available for public ridicule.”

In what other ways would you know that he is respecting you in public?

  • “He is sensitive to my feelings and others’ (the observers) feelings as well.”
  • “He delights in me and my personality, and does not ridicule me, even in my weakest moments.”
  • “I can walk away from something embarassing and he lets me keep my pride.”
  • “He praises me in public and acts as if he is honored to be with me.”
  • “We use the golden rule and treat each other the way we want to be treated.”
  • “His attitude shows that I’m protected and honored.
  • “He shows that I’m sincerely loved and respected; so I’m happy and relaxed in public.”
  • “I receive fairness and equality from the most important person in my life: him”

Now that we know what the dream is composed of, how could you get it?  By having a clear picture of what is the dream situation, you are doing a giant step ahead. Now that you know that respect and equality is what you wish for, how can you plan to obtain more of it?

 

 

Neil Warner

Neil Warner

I’m the “relationship guru,” and my main focus is to increase the quality of love-based relationship experiences. In this ground-breaking guide I offer useful strategies on healing a difficult angry relationship with love and compassion. You don’t have to stay in an unhealthy relationship one more minute. Let us share our tools with you today.

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