Post by ashliy on Dec 28, 2016 22:41:57 GMT
Threats
Definition:
Threats - Inappropriate, intentional warnings of destructive actions or consequences.
Description:
Written or verbal warnings of intentional, inappropriate, destructive actions or consequences.
Promises There’ll be Hell to Pay
Sometimes threats are specific and detailed. Sometimes they are vague and general. Some threats are intentionally vague yet suggestive enough they invite the victim to imagine a range of possible negative outcomes. The main reason someone uses a threat is they want to provoke a response from someone.
Threats are often no-win situations, which leave a victim with no power to fix the described or alleged problem. Sometimes, the problem is one that only the perpetrator can deal with. Other times, the problem is a historical event which can’t be changed, or even something which is real only in the mind of the person making the threat.
Threats are not exclusive to people who suffer from Personality Disorders. Sometimes, Nons try to use threats to gain control. For example, it’s common for Nons to threaten to leave.
What it Looks Like
If you leave me I’ll kill myself.
Everyone is going to learn what a disgrace you are.
I’m leaving you. (said while not leaving)
Maybe your life would be better if I just wasn’t around anymore.
You’re going to be sorry.
I’ll never forgive you for what you’ve done.