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Are You Being Used?
Sometimes we believe, or convince ourselves, that we’re in a relationship when we’re just being used for what we offer.
No one likes being used. We all want to be liked, cared for, or even loved for who we are, not just what we can give someone. But sometimes it’s difficult to tell when we’re being used. Whether it’s what the other person says or our own desire to believe a fantasy, it’s easy to convince ourselves that things are good.
But there are some very clear signs that you’re being used. And when you see them, the best thing you can do is walk away from the user. As much as you might wish for it, they’re not going to magically fall in love with you and change their ways. And you deserve better than to be used.
So what are the signs?
You just know you’re being used
Your intuition is a wonderful thing — if you trust it.
Even if you don’t feel like any other sign applies to you, but you feel like you’re being used, you probably are. Your intuition can sense when something isn’t right, even when the rest of you doesn’t know it yet.
If you don’t feel good with this person, and you feel like they’re using you, trust that feeling and walk away. You don’t need…
