Many people expect you to give them power over you by seeking their external validation. They depend on your need so that they can employ a game of hide n seek, only showing you positivity when it’s manipulated to benefit them. When emotional abusers see their words hold no weight by you, they realize they’ve been disarmed. This is when they start lying to others about you because they’re mad at how small your self confidence makes them feel. #emotionalabusesurvivor #validation #narcissisticabus