In these situations, its possible that youre being used.
A friend who is using you may only want to do things together at their convenience.
In a relationship, being used might involve selfishness and disinterest in your needs.
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Examples of strategies they may use include:
DARVOis a tactic that some people use to manipulate others.
It stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim.
The Effects of Someone Using You
It never feels good for someone to take advantage of you.
It can make you feel poorly about yourself and take a negative toll on your relationships.
It can manifest symptoms associated with anxiety,depression, and trauma.
Over time, you may have difficulty trusting others and forming new relationships.
It means one person is taking excessively while the other is making all the sacrifices.
It disrupts thepower balancewithin the relationship.
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