Negative relationships create trauma which keeps you with them because you’ve weathered so much together you feel invested so you believe you should stay or it would have been for nothing. This is like a money pit. #AttachmentTrauma
#TraumaBondRecovery
#intermittentreinforcement

Am I Being Manipulated? The 7 Hidden Signs of Toxic Control Have you ever felt like you’re playing a game where the rules change every time you’re about to win? You aren't crazy—you might just be the target of psychological manipulation. In this episode, we expose the invisible playbook used by toxic partners, bosses, and friends to hijack your reality. If you’ve ever been sold a dream that never happens (Future Faking) or found yourself addicted to the rare moments of kindness in a sea of cruelty (Intermittent Reinforcement), this is the reality check you’ve been waiting for. We break down the dark mechanics of control, exploring how manipulators use Weaponized Incompetence to force you into doing all the work, and how they use Moving the Goalposts to ensure you are never "good enough." But it gets darker. We dismantle the mind-bending tactics of Victim Reversal and Information Withholding—strategies designed to erode your confidence until you trust their lies more than your own gut. This isn't just a list of red flags; it’s a deep dive into why we fall for it and how these tactics hack our natural empathy. Listen now to reclaim your sanity and learn how to spot the trap before it snaps shut. If this episode helps you connect the dots, please hit Subscribe/Follow and rate us 5 stars! Share this with a friend who needs validation—knowledge is the only way to break the cycle.

📣 New Podcast! "Am I Being Manipulated? The 7 Hidden Signs of Toxic Control" on @Spreaker #boundaries #breakthecycle #datingadvice #emotionalintelligence #futurefaking #gaslighting #healing #intermittentreinforcement #manipulation #mentalhealth #narcissist #narcissisticabuse #psychology

RE: https://mastodon.social/@mhoye/115526042477494323

I feel like there's now OneParty where each group just has a different #IntermittentReinforcement ratio, for appearances.

Behind the 8-Ball No. 0017: Intermittent Reinforcement by Jen Bateman (Comic Page)

"Behind the 8-Ball"
No. 0017: Intermittent Reinforcement

Permalink: jcb8mn.com/comics/2025/...

#IntermittentReinforcement #AbuseTactics #GaslightingAwareness #AutismAcceptance #noAI

We are sharpening our drop skill this morning with some #intermittentreinforcement.

#IntermittentReinforcement Clout complex.

#gamingtheory #intermittentreinforcement #mimicrydeception #sociallotteries

So politics is basically one giant casino...

#thisisfine
#intermittentreinforcement #sociallotteries