India, May 2 -- Manipulation can come from someone you love, and the scariest part is that you may not even be aware of it. It may feel like sweet affection and won't blatantly appear as controlling. More than control, it sometimes comes across as concern, subtle and gentle. But that concern has the ominous power to control you and your thoughts, feelings and decisions. When you get emotionally manipulated, you start to second-guess your own feelings and prioritise your partner's thoughts, treating them as the last word in every situation to keep them comfortable while compromising yourself.

If you have got your head in the sand like an ostrich as you endure the hot-and-cold emotional rollercoaster, it's time to figure out what's right a...