> A "blink", or the iterative strategy of a skilled manipulator/abuser/groomer? Exactly. Note this description of the cycle of abuse: "[The abuse] cycle invol

> A "blink", or the iterative strategy of a skilled manipulator/abuser/groomer? Exactly. Note this description of the cycle of abuse: "[The abuse] cycle involves four stages: 1) building tension 2) an incident of abuse 3) reconciliation 4) calm Rinse and repeat." Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/cycle-of-abuse https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/cycle-of-abu...