Of all the love stories in existence, there was one I never wanted to be part of - an affair, especially if it meant being the other person, the lover. But for two years, I dated a woman who was engaged to another man. I swore I would never find myself in that type of relationship, but it felt like it 'just happened.' I felt powerless to the draw of the toxic relationship.
The gray rocking method has been shown to lessen the impact of these negative abuse cycles by creating communication boundaries, allowing you to preserve your energy and cut off the abuser's narcissistic supply.