Emotional blackmail

A form of manipulation where someone uses another person's emotions, such as fear, guilt, or a sense of obligation, to pressure them into complying with their demands. This can involve tactics like withholding affection, threatening retaliation, or making the person feel responsible for the manipulator's well-being, aiming to control the other person's behavior by exploiting their emotional vulnerabilities. Emotional blackmail primarily affects individuals who are emotionally sensitive or have a close relationship with the manipulator, making them more susceptible to such tactics.