Q: A lady executive befriended me shortly after reading about my husband’s obituary in the local newspaper. At first, she seemed very concerned and caring. She brought me many unsolicited gifts and spent time consoling me. After a while, she brought her mother-in-law with her for visits. She mentioned the mother-in-law was manipulative and sometimes [...]
‘Bullying’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 2
The following questions are related to ‘Bullying’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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How Do I Escape This Manipulative Trap?
Bullying Sister-in-Law Trying to Manipulate for Inheritance
Since My Father Left, My Brother’s Become a Terror
The “Bullies” at Work Finally Beat Down Our Friend
Q: A very bad situation exists at my job. There is a serial bully there who has two accomplices, and they rule the department I work in by manipulation, intimidation, harassment, and deceit. Confronting any one of them inevitably brings retribution from the other two. Management does nothing about these folks, and this inaction only [...]
Disengaging From a Cyber-Bully
Q: I had an argument with someone on an online forum. This person has a doctorate and touts how much money he has and how successful his life is. He also berates those who disagree with him. When I mentioned my support of President Obama, he made a racially insensitive remark and called me derogatory [...]
My Boyfriend’s Mother Controls Everything
Q: I want to dump my boyfriend because of his overly controlling and psychotic mother! My boyfriend and I have been together for 7 years. My boyfriend is 24 and lives at home with two other siblings to help take care of their disabled father. However, his mother controls everything in their lives. She decides [...]
