Women Share Their Encounters With the “Nice Guys” Who Turned Out to Be Creeps

Self-harm to manipulate someone’s feelings is a serious red flag in any relationship. It’s a sign of deeper issues that need addressing. No one should feel responsible for another person’s destructive actions, especially when it’s used as a tool to express jealousy or to get attention.

It’s important to recognize these actions for what they are: unhealthy and potentially dangerous. It’s okay to step back from someone who resorts to these tactics and to encourage them to seek professional help. Your well-being should never be compromised by someone else’s inability to handle their emotions responsibly.