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Q. What would a person be getting out of keeping you miserable?

When someone enjoys making you miserable, it usually comes down to power and control.

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E.B. Johnson
Jun 17, 2021
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Q. What would a person be getting out of keeping you miserable? (via Quora)

A. For some it gives them a sense of power. Being able to make you suffer means they have control over you, and that can swell the ego and warp perspective. At the same time, they may feel as though they are getting “justice” for keeping you miserable. In all instances, these bel…

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