8 Signs Someone Is Using You
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Published 2020-09-11
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Writer: Michael Ritchie
Script Editor: Rida Batool
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Naphia
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YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
“Are You Being Used in Your Relationship? Ask These 5 Questions to Find Out.” Cosmopolitan, Cosmopolitan, 27 Mar. 2018, www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a10368869/am-i-being-used/.
Schumacker, Lauren. “9 Signs Someone Is Using You in a Relationship.” Insider, Insider, 1 Nov. 2018, www.insider.com/signs-someone-is-using-you-2018-10.
Steber, Carolyn. “11 Signs You’re Being Used In A Relationship & How To Fix The Problem.” Bustle, Bustle, 5 May 2016, www.bustle.com/articles/158884-11-signs-youre-being-used-in-a-relationship-how-to-fix-the-problem.
Uniacke, Juliana. “14 Clear Signs Someone Is Using You: How To Tell For Sure.” A Conscious Rethink, 20 July 2020, www.aconsciousrethink.com/12715/signs-you-are-being-used/.
All Comments (21)
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Have you ever had a sneaking suspicion that someone might be trying to get the upper hand?
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8 signs: 1. They are only there if they need something 2. They don’t follow through promises 3. They make you watch what you say (use fear to control) 4. They always assume you’re paying 5. They’re only nice if they need you 6. Your loved one are worried 7. They never say thank you 8. You begin to dislike them Note: relationship should be two way streets!
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When you "Toughen up" with people...The FIRST people to get offended are the ones who have USED YOU.
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When one person does all the giving, and the other does all the taking, that's the only sign you need.
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Sign #9 You feel used. Sign#10 It’s a one side relationship Sign#11 You are watching this video
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There is nothing worse than someone who you thought loved you but use you instead.
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The worst feeling the world is knowing you've been used and lied to.
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Being used by a person you love is psychological abuse, and it hurts so much. But remember that you're not alone and it will pass.
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One thing I have observed over the years is If you are a "people pleaser," the USERS will recognize this characteristic in you and try to take advantage of it. These "USERS" can be your friends, relatives, schoolmates, coworkers, etc... Pleasing other people can be very exhausting. I get so sick of it when certain people only call you because they need something from you. Otherwise they would never bother you at all. Over the years I have learned to say "NO." Of course there needs to be a balance. I think the key is distinguishing the difference between USERS and people that you can trust.
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The type of people who won't take no for an answer and still try to persuade you. Annoys me so much
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1- they're only there when they need help 2- they don't follow through on promises 3- they make you watch what you say 4- they always assume you are paying 5- they're only nice when they need to be 6- your loved ones are worried 7- they never say thank you 8- you begin to dislike them
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Empaths and HSPs need this guide, we give people way too many chances :/
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When you're watching this only so that you don't ever use someone intentionally or unintentionally... Because you know how much of an impact it can have on someone
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Every friendship I have. There’s such thing as being too nice, don’t be me, don’t fall into the trap. 2 years later (2023) update: People still suck, pick your friends wisely 😅
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If there's a "plus side" to the pandemic it is how the social distancing has the side effect of weeding users out of one's life.
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Summary 0:56 they are only there if they need something 1:32 they don't follow through promises 1:57 they make you watch what you say 2:34 they always assume that you are paying 2:56 they are only nice when they needed you 3:26 your loved ones are worried 3:59 they never say thank you 4:31 you begin to dislike them
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Hello to all the beautiful people randomly scrolling through the comment section
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True points in your video. Some people will pretend to care about you, but get angry at the least little thing you say or do, to control you and the relationship with their anger and manipulation games.
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In my opinion, when it comes to dealing with manipulative or generally toxic people, the absolute best thing you could possibly do is be absolutely shameless with what you say or do. Don't fear what they might think of whatever you say. When I was being manipulated, I decided to completely disregard their opinion and broke the friendship. Don't take whatever I say seriously tho. This is just what worked for me
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I knew a guy last year that used me for all the nice things I did for him. Bought nice food every week many times and even took him to PR just to have him abuse me two days later when we got back to the city. I couldn’t believe him, how dare him. I was super hurt. But it’s 2023 now and I’m glad he is not in my life anymore 🙏🏽💗