Welcome to today's show where we dive deep into the topic of emotional blackmail, a manipulation tactic where someone uses your emotions to control your behavior. We explore various forms such as threats, ultimatums, guilt trips, and gaslighting. Our guests, Deborah, Miss All Hazel, Jermaine, Sage, and others, share their personal experiences of being victims and, at times, unknowingly being the initiators of emotional blackmail.We discuss the importance of understanding and recognizing these behaviors in relationships, whether romantic or familial, and the impact they have on our mental health. Through heartfelt stories and insightful discussions, we shed light on how to navigate and set boundaries in such situations.Additionally, we explore the concept of performance reviews in relationships, inspired by Ms. Jackson's analogy of comparing relationship dynamics to job performance evaluations. This thought-provoking discussion encourages couples to regularly check in with each other to ensure mutual happiness and growth.Join us for this eye-opening conversation as we learn to identify emotional manipulation and foster healthier, more supportive relationships.