Fear, Obligation, and Guilt (FOG) in Relationships

Emotional blackmail is a powerful form of manipulation in which people close to us threaten, directly or indirectly, to punish us if we don’t do what they want. The main tool of the trade is FOG: fear, obligation, and guilt. read more
Source: Psychology Today Personality Center - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Personality Relationships blackmailer borderline personality BPD emotion emotional blackmail fog frazier grabs guilt harbinger heavy duty low self esteem manipulation narcissistic personality disorder obligation personal Source Type: news