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Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No—How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt | Terri Cole (Fan Fav)

Jul 25, 2025
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Terri Cole
In this enlightening discussion, licensed therapist and bestselling author Terri Cole returns to provide insights on setting essential boundaries. She reveals the dangers of emotional manipulation, such as faux concern and gaslighting, and how it can distort your reality. Terri empowers listeners to recognize red flags in relationships and emphasizes the importance of self-care and authenticity. With practical strategies for overcoming toxic dynamics, she guides women towards healthier connections without guilt.
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ADVICE

Handling Faux Concern Manipulation

  • Recognize faux concern as a manipulation tactic that distracts from your complaint.
  • Respond by acknowledging concern but steer back to the original issue you raised.
ADVICE

Disarm Manipulators Politely

  • Avoid taking the bait of fake concern to prevent colluding in manipulation.
  • Use polite, non-provocative responses that disarm the manipulator's control.
INSIGHT

Impact of Chronic Complaints

  • Chronic complainers unknowingly manipulate by fueling codependency.
  • Their negativity is mentally draining and lowers the IQ of those nearby.
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