Negging is a tactic that employs backhanded compliments or mild insults aimed at reducing someone's self-esteem. This technique makes the recipient more open to the speaker's advances. For instance, compliments that appear positive may subtly imply criticism. While some compliments may be unintentional, others are deliberately harmful for personal gain. Strategies like naming the behavior and establishing boundaries are effective in combatting negging. In contrast, sincere compliments boost self-esteem and foster positive feelings towards the compliment-giver.
Negging aims to lower the self-esteem of the recipient to make them more open to the advances of the speaker.
Presenting a negative remark in a playful way makes it harder for the recipient to spot and challenge it.
Strategies such as naming the behaviour and setting clear boundaries can be effective in tackling negging.
Receiving sincere compliments makes us feel good about ourselves, and positive about the person offering them.
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