Do you really know? What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?
May 23, 2025
Explore the darker side of flirting with negging, a technique that mixes compliments with subtle insults to undermine self-esteem. Discover how this behavior dates back to childhood teasing and its impact in adult dating. Learn to identify when someone is negging you, and understand the importance of setting boundaries to protect your emotional well-being. This eye-opening discussion sheds light on the manipulation tactics that can lurk beneath playful banter.
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Negging: Toxic Flirting
- Negging, disguised as playful teasing, is a form of verbal abuse.
- It manipulates emotions and undermines self-esteem.
Negging Etymology
- "Negging" comes from "negative feedback" and aims to make someone seek validation.
- Pick-up artist Eric von Markovic coined the term, promoting it as a technique.
Negging Tactics
- Neggers use veiled insults as compliments to create insecurity and gain control.
- These backhanded compliments confuse the recipient, making them seek validation.