6 Signs Your Kindness is Used Against You
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2021-11-04

Do suspect that someone may be taking advantage of your kindness? If this thought hasn’t crossed your mind, it’s still better to stay informed and secure with yourself, rather than feeling doubtful of a questionable or unsafe relationship with someone. Here are some ways that someone may be using your goodwill against you. 

DISCLAIMER: 
Keep in mind that this video serves as general guidance purely for educational purposes, and is not to be taken as a substitute for professional advice or assistance. 

We also made a video on the ways to get others to respect you and avoid being taken advantage of: https://youtu.be/mq1xzQlUxFc 

Writer: Aditi N. 
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao 
Script Manager: Kelly Soong 
VO: Amanda Silvera 
Animator: IG @AwesomeKickArt
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References: 
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Shortsleeve, C. (2018, October 16). How to Tell If Someone Is Manipulating You—And What to Do About It. Time. Retrieved May 20, 2021, from time.com/5411624/how-to-tell-if-being-manipulated/
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