Love Bomb - drama on coercive control & toxic relationships 

I hope they are going to start showing these movies in schools to teach children to recognize abusive behaviour.

If someone shows up to your house uninvited... AND you didn't tell them where you live, its a trap. Run!

Immediately, you see a girl with dreams, with aspirations, with goals and confidence. He knew what she wanted, what her dreams were, and he dismantled it one by one until he was the only thing in her life. And since he's over the top nice to literally everyone else in her life, she feels like she can't say anything or else she "ruins it" and....ugh. Yeah these people are awful. This stuff needs to be shown to children in school.

If you feel like it’s going too fast or you’re being suffocated you’re probably being love bombed. It can be hard to “reject” what seems to be kindness and love, but how you feel matters most. Don’t let anyone drop little insults on you either. I was in a relationship like this and I was so brainwashed and miserable

That line “nobody will ever love you as much I will” kills me. There’s literally a billion other people on earth that could possible love you.

So easy to see in a film like this. Not so easy to see in real life most times. This happens way more than we'd like to believe.

Seeing Skye’s whole demeanour change throughout the video scares me so much. She was so full of life and confident in herself and then towards the end of the video you can just see the life leave her eyes.

This is narcissistic abuse. They start with the love bombing, then they start to isolate and gaslight you, then while they're out cheating they're saying you're cheating just because you went to work, they apologize ONCE, and never again, even when they'veblackened your eye.. Those red flags and that feeling in your gut. LISTEN TO IT. RUN!!!

This is why it’s up to parents/guardians to build up child’s confidence. People with less confidence are most likely to be targeted.

The first clue was when he showed up on the doorstep with flowers. No boundaries. Young people need to be aware of these types of relationships. It can save a lot of heartache and abuse. It can be hard to see how toxic it is at the time.

His purpose was to ruin her and her dreams. Be careful with guys and people that stop you from achieving your dreams.

This happens in non romantic relationships too (toxic friends, family, work situations, religious settings ect So be aware❤

the gaslighting my goodness....I dated a guy like this when I was 21. A real yoyo character trying to isolate me, bring down my self esteem and act like he was doing me a favour even though I was/am accomplished, well spoken, well educated and well loved by my tight circle of friends and family. It's easy to be shocked that family and friends in this movie don't seem to notice Skye vanishing but alas...these abuses often happen in plain sight and if a guy is charming enough to everyone else, it can be hard to even convince them that there is a problem. Thank goodness my family clocked him and I ran and never looked back.

Don’t let anyone make you question your reality

This is real! Knowledge is power. Learn everything you can about toxic behaviors, red flags, emotional and mental abuse, love bombing, and narcissistic personality disorder. Gaslighting is hideous and destroys your heart and soul. Reclaim your power and don’t stop learning everything you can on this. You will always learn more on this as long as you keep educating yourself. ☀️🌟💖

It’s sad how scary these people can be in the moment, and the second you stand up for yourself they run away like the pathetic people they are, on to the next victim

The first red flag to me was the scene of her spending time with Jake and the picture of her mum talking about her being late AGAIN. Skye seems to have a good relationship with her mum but spending time with Jake causes her to break the rules-not just once or twice-but repeatedly? When someone truly cares about you, they encourage you to respect your relationships and the people you love, they don't constantly sabotage those relationships and have you doing things that they know you aren't supposed to be doing. Never let someone convince you to break trust with your loved ones...that's how isolation starts. And then they can have you to themselves and do whatever they want without outside interference.

If you think this can’t happen to you, life will humble you when you least expect it.

Remember “butterflies in your stomach” is NOT a sign of chemistry & excitement. It’s your “Flight or Fight” response to immediate danger. People get this confused with attraction or love @ 1st sight, simply bc the person could be physically attractive. A person shouldn’t make your heart flutter, they should make your heart calm.

This is why learning yourself and how to love yourself first is so important. All these years and I’m just getting this and understanding why I was so open to these types of men. Annoyed I let it go on so long but grateful I finally see

I once had a boyfriend who told me all his friends said i was ugly but not to worry because he thought I was beautiful. He hated me wearing makeup and was crazy jealous. I am so glad I was able to avoid that hot mess.

It's awful to believe someone could treat someone else that way.

It’s so hard to recognize and resist when you are being love bombed. It’s good to check in with an honest friend or relative you trust to give you an honest assessment and opinion. Then it’s important to listen.

most films, series and books romanticize and eroticize toxic relationships and abusive partners and many men and women, teenagers and adults take this kind of relationship as a model.

I’ve been loved bomb numerous times and it’s to the point that I don’t trust or cannot accept when people are actually finally “nice” to me😖

My ex used to do the same thing. He would talk about something like I should know and I'll be like, 'oh, you never told me that' and he'll be like 'no I told you don't you remember?' Making me feel like I'm losing my mind or I don't know what I'm saying.

I was love bombed and gaslighted by my ex then he discarded me like trash. I saw the signs and still stayed longer than I should have. I was self sabotaging. I am back to my old self now after half a year smh.

"You'll never find anyone better than me" or "no one will love you as much as I do" are very classic phrases from narcissists . Doesn't matter if it's a male or female narc. Finding back to ourselves is WAY better than staying in a relationship like this. I hope everyone who's trapped in this prisonship will find a way out someday.

It's scary how realistic and common this is.. I escaped an almost "relationship" like this. The guy just appears in my life, gets close to all my close circle of friends, even church friends, volunteers at the same place I volunteer, everyone thinks he's so nice.. but only by God's grace he didn't get a chance to destroy me. I prayed about the situation first and God gave me dreams!!! Warnings!! To avoid this man. And at first I didn't take heed but the more I spent time with him I couldn't deny something felt so wrong inside. My gut was telling me stay away from him.. sooner or later I noticed him making bad comments about the things I love to do.. criticizing me.. trying to pull down my confidence.. and do I kept a distance and now he's bitter gossipping about me trying to get everyone else to hate me because he failed his mission. My God! These people are evil. Girls if your gut is telling you run, you run!!!! These narcissists are envious evil demons that hate you for simply being you.

Oh hell no !!!! Why was her mom not paying attention to her daughter becoming a shell of her natural self?!!! ……the signs are there PLEASEE don’t miss them with the ppl you love & cherish . This happens way to often so we need to protective our young girls & boys so they know how to get away from monsters like this!

I am autistic and I am very lucky to have a very supportive mom and friends who takes care of me. No behaviour like that will go unpunished because I always have an armada of people to advise me whenever I have a romantic interaction. So if I cannot tell something is strange they will, and ask me to step aside. I hope everyone can have loved ones to advise them too, so that they can see when the relationship is turning abusive and extract themselves as soon as possible.

This is really triggering for me, people need to also need to understand the cognitive dissonance that comes after all the mental abuse and manipulation and the trauma bond! I live in a state of disassociation, forgetting all the cruel things I've endured... these videos are great for understanding how abuse happens!

Some of his control is coming from the fact that she gives a damn about him, does not want to hurt him, or offend him. If she were able to surround herself with some safe people, even if that means law enforcement and domestic violence professionals, and with their guidance and support, turn the volume down on her empathy and really not give a s*** whether he hurts himself or not, a Huge percentage of his control over her would dissipate. They weaponize your empathy and the fact that you care. That's one thing I've learned.... to stop playing my position, to stop playing the role they expect me to play. A lot of what they do is dependent upon the target giving a damn.

If your partner even flinch or buck up as if they want to be physical towards you, don't spend an extra second in that relationship. Love & domestic violence don't go together.

This could be great in a drama tv show. I've seen a lot of pointless drama and I've seen physically abusive relationships but nothing like this.

You know what is most heartbreaking being with a narcissist? No one believes you that they are evil and hurt you. All because they put this "i am nicest guy/girl what you would ever wish for" in front of others and they genuinely believe them not you. End of film absolutely broke my heart, guys, if you notice first red flags, DO NOT ignore them and get out of relationships.

It can be friendships who will gaslight you sometimes as well. I lived as a lodger with another lady when I was 25, and it seemed great at first. She made me believe we were close friends and that she wanted to 'help' me, when we ended up chatting about life and experiences etc. In the end I apparently was really forgetful, and was someone who was 'strange.' Apparently most other people didn't forget the things I did. Analysing any and every little thing in my life clearly pointed to the fact I was struggling with: insert blank. These things became annoying to her, but nonetheless she wanted to make our living situation work. Holding on to my sanity and my own sense of reality, I sat her down and told her that this wasn't working anymore. She cried and said she was really upset. I questioned why she was so upset if I was that annoying to live with, and was just calmly telling her I would move out. She became nicer for a while, but then the nasty behaviour started again. She said that she was genuinely worried about me moving out and living by myself and indicated that I can't run a household and deal with this and that. She may as well have just said that I needed her and that I couldn't live without her. I was cooking one day and she was giving me a whole paragraph about what I was doing wrong, to the point that I began to cry while eating my dinner. None of that seemed to bother her. I packed up my bags and left the next day at 5 in the morning, knowing that if I stayed there any longer I would lose my head. Fortunately I had my parents to go back to. I have never had to see her since. I have learned that it is always okay to trust your instincts and your safety. No matter how fun, nice or popular this person is or what positive things other people say about them - if you feel you are losing your sense of reality, self or feel scared and unhappy, it is not your fault. You are being manipulated and it is not okay. True friends will make you feel happy, safe and comfortable. They will celebrate your wins and love you. You deserve the best 💕💕

Your first concern was show his love bomb offering flowers, post beautiful photos to show how they are so happy. after he started to plant doubts in her mind about other people say about her. The last was show to her mother as he is so nice boyfriend and convince all family about his good intentions. Now he is an abuser with her and violent but her family and friends already are convinced about how nice he is to her. My advice is: don't let anyone get in your life without get to know you well, at least only be friend and keep your 👁

This was very realistic and great acting. Unfortunately, too many people find themselves stuck in these types of relationships until either someone close to them intervenes or something close to a near-death experience happens. The type of men who do this, don’t ever stop because it’s a game that they get a buzz out of. Thankfully, there’s more information and support out there now.

This is why we need to know what real love is.

Oh please for every young lady that watches this … RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN. 🙏🏼❤️😭

People should know that this happens with friendships too. I made best friends so fast with this girl who totally love bombed. Loads of compliments, encouragement, fun plans, I’d never felt so confident and loved. But in a short time (about 3 months) it turned into negative comments about my weight, convincing me my boyfriend liked her, telling me people didn’t like me, turning people against me before I’d met them, all sorts. Never had such low self esteem, and took so long to recover.

If I had known to see that love bombing was a bad thing, I could have saved myself 10 miserable years

Oh God this made me feel sick. I had to keep reminding myself that Skye wasn’t a real person. The situation is very real, however. I hope this film can help someone, anyone, to break free from a relationship like this.

The sad part is: the family adopts them because they see one side of them and not the unhappiness of the girl involved...

Run for anyone that makes you doubt yourself. Or even run from someone that puts others down often. You deserve more💜

Worst feeling is seeing your family get close to your abuser and show them the love you desperately need but they won’t give it or you’re too scared to say

I was once here, it took intense therapy and learning to love myself to undo years of narcissistic abuse.

Girls, women must start knowing their own worth and stop forgiving this s****y behaviour from men. Nobody has the right to gaslight, threaten, or stop anyone else from pursuing their dreams. If you meet someone like that, run away as fast as you can and know you're worth love and respect, always!

Sometimes you experience a thing and think it's just you. It's way more dangerous than you can imagine. The chills of recognition. Thank you for this amazing illustration.

Listen to your intuition. She can tell something’s not right but not listening to herself. Plus he’s gaslighting her to make her confused.

When I found out that she turned down her opportunity to Brighton to stay with him... I YELLED!!!!! IM STILL GAGGED!

I pray for all woman who are in same or similar situation 💔

The gaslighting…. The lack of boundaries… this is scary

I can’t believe how accurate this is with my old relationship I couldn’t even break up it was so hard and everyone said „just break up“ it’s not that easy you think you met a person who will make you happy and have fun with and it turns out he ruined your mental health and you will be so confused that you don’t know your own worth anymore

Very realistic. Scary but shows how subtly these relationships start

He was slowly breaking her down. Making her think she was crazy. Run fast, these people become obsessive and will waist your time. Their intention is to break you down so you don’t leave them and isolate yourself. Prayers up, so glad I saw this film 🎥 🙏

Omg the gaslighting: "how much have you had to drink". on my birthday, we went out and i wanted to take a pic of us with his phone. guess what he said? ''if i unlock my phone, the things you'll see will make you cry'. so obviously that completely ruins my night, ive been drinking, im angry, i start getting loud & want to go home. in the morning he asks "what was wrong with you last night, you need to stop drinking so much".

I so glad i have my father, because I think I avoided a lot of things because of his talks!! 🥰

Pay attention to the red flags people! Don’t paint the red flags white! 🚩 Why are you showing up at my house uninvited? Why are you getting mad for no reason, not trust me and trying to intimidate me with your body language. Don’t make excuses for weird behaviour? I’ve done that and then you find yourself feeling trapped and alone. Don’t let yourself get there ❤️

Crazy the mom didn’t even notice her daughter growing distant

I was in a similar situation. I’ll never know for sure if he’s this type but asking me to move in with him just after 2 weeks . Wanting me to meet his mum in a month just felt so wrong. Too fast. I felt like I was suffocating and being forced into commitment. He let his temper slip one day. And I called it quits after a month. It felt like it was too much. He always wanted us to be together which is great and all but it just felt wrong. When I decided to end it I was scared to just end it. That also showed me that I was making the right decision.

Growing up I would see movies or shows like this and always thought to myself, I would never be in that situation. I'm too strong, too independent. It took me 2 years to escape my abuser, I had to flee in the middle of the night with just the clothes on my back and my little dog in a carrier. Move away from the city I grew up in, away from all my family and friends to escape his stalking. He had integrated himself into every part of my life, there was no where left to hide. All my previous attempts failed.I went to a women's shelter out of the city. It can happen to anyone, at any age. There is help out there for you, there is a way out. You are loved, you are worthy, you can break free. ❤

This needs to be shown in schools.

I like how they showed instagram/social media pictures they took to show that on the outside she may look like she’s having fun and that there is no abuse, but in reality their relationship isn’t what it seems

The Christmas scene where everyone's together laughing and smiling and she's sitting there depressed, and you feel too afraid to say anything, I felt that. I've been right there with an ex partner where everyone thought he was great and we were doing good, both our family and friends smiling at us and the few people who could see his true colors, I eventually got isolated from them or convinced they weren't healthy friendships. No one else knew how bad he was treating me behind closed doors cause in public, he absolutely love bombed me by telling everyone how much he loved me and wanted to marry me etc Absolutely the worst relationship of my life and I'm so thankful I eventually got out safely.

Omg that literally happened to me before! 7:56 He rushed me because he thought I was "looking" at some guys! That was the first date! I literally walked home and never called him again.

I, like Skye, found myself unknowingly in a toxic relationship with a love bombing narcisisst because I didn't know what "it" was (this short film is all too familiar even down to her essence fading and her voice becoming practically silent by the end). In my toxic relationship, my life as well as my opportunities in my career just passed me by (I became a shell of a person just like Skye). He started off cooking for me, cleaning for me, hugging me when I cried to telling me I was the "b-word", the "c-word", and that he wouldn't care if I died. The light in my eyes faded and every day there was a barrage of insults and emotional abuse; he would emotionally abuse me daily till nearly 4 AM in the morning (I barely slept and constantly would get into car accidents; my life was a mess but I was so numb). He even started to push me. One day, he discarded me when he found out I was pursuing my Master's Degree. He couldn't fathom being with a woman so educated and not yet broken by his insults, so he left me. I was grateful to god though and blocked him on every platform. In my healing state, I started to feel again. I started to regain the light in my eyes. I started to smile again. Nearly 5 years later, I'm living in a luxury apartment with my dream job and making six figures and learning more and more everyday how to love myself. If you are being abused, please leave. Life is better when you're safe and loved. Thank you for sharing this short film because love bombing turning into abuse can really sneak up on you if you don't know what it looks like.

Stuff like this is why I love my “craziness”😂😂 Yes I was emotionally neglected as a childhood, I had to live in a world of fantasy to survive, but I always knew what I wanted and deserved because of those fantasies. When the guy stopped providing those fantasies, I dipped. I didn’t catch the manipulation all the time, but manipulators use the same playbook(con men only use cons that work). Once I start noticing I was able to catch the pattern early in men. Through therapy I’ve been getting better at coping with my past and present and using tools to feel my own needs. I feel so sorry for people trapped in these cycles. One thing about it, you have to stop seeing the person as doing you a favor for being in your life. Stop centering the status of your relationship. Another thing I think help me from not going too deep into these relationships is loving my own company. And I never believed love should be hard or hurt, I already experienced that in childhood. Anyway, may this reach someone. You are worthy of love that encourages you to be your best self even if that’s not with them 😊❤❤

She’s so pretty 🤍

The blink that Skye’s friend gave her at the 10:37 mark after her bf chimed in made me cry. It was so subtle but powerful to me.

Is this learned behavior? I am wondering how someone so young could act like this. This is definitely something that should be shown in secondary school and colleges.

Great film, but it was difficult to watch. So many relatable moments. Thank God for therapy and friends. I am still scared to date, but I am getting better at recognizing end flags. Much love to the actors/creators.

Never give up your life and education for a man.

You know the film's good when it triggers you

wow so good! the first red flag was him planting insecurity in her and planting himself in her circle so that when she brings stuff up, they can be like wowww hes such a great guy, what do you mean? hes SO nice! and then her loosing herself bit by bit :( heartbreaking

Wow, I am so speechless, I have been with narcissist in my past but don't really put mind to it, I never knew about coercive control type of narcissist, I met someone and this was exactly what happened to me, I almost lost everything including my soul, twas like trying to steal my soul or my essence, I was isolated but I kept fighting with love, what made it worst was the fact that my parent too was a type of narcissist and eventually they both coexist to kinda weigh me down, my advice is don't let anyone change who you are, regardless of the pain or all that I went through cause it made me feel like I was dead or crazy, always believe in love, nothing they can do to take that away from me, I have been angry sometimes for being an empath cause we attract the worst type of people, energy vampires, manipulative people and all types of crazy, I always learn from it though but now definitely I am a proud empath. I will continue to love cause now I am much wiser, although prevention is always better than cure, I really loved her though while she was there for the control and manipulation, love is great lol. One love always. So help me Lord AMEN.

I have recognised the toxic behaviours in myself. But I have developed intrapersonal skills to manage my relationships. My mother being a narc - I found ways to understand her, distance her and accept her. Narcs do not just occure by accident. If you are mature enough, you can guide them, or at least build the walls against abuse.

We have to do better as parents, friends, teachers, influencers. There’s no reason why children should be susceptible to this type of predatory relationship behavior in this day and age. I never cared about what other kids said at her age. I was also bullied when I was in elementary school. I told my parents, who didn’t brush it away like her mother did. I was taken seriously and my self confidence and protective instincts were reinforced. I never allowed the behavior of children or even manipulative adults to intrude into my life. This guy wouldn’t have even chosen me because he would’ve known better. Teach kids to not just say, but think and feel…#Iamnottheone 🙅🏽‍♀️

This was a great start to spreading awareness, but still needs some work! I especially love the beginning and how nice he was. Many abusers don't have red flags when you first meat them, they come across to everyone like fantastic good guys. They don't start to overtly abuse someone UNTIL the victim is invested and forms an attachment (and on her part it is a healthy attachment). So I wish the video showed more of the happy moments and how great an abuser can be, which is a crucial aspect. Sadly, I think people without lived experience will watch this video and think "He's clearly obviously such a jerk, why does she stay? There must be something wrong with her for staying with him". This type of victim blaming needs to be eradicated, but it's hard to educate people on anti victim blaming if videos like this aren't painting a more accurate picture. It would have been better had it showed they were happy, connected, and in love, they were for weeks or months before he started with the overt tactics. Also, I think it's important to point out that most of these abusive examples in the video were overt examples. Instead, I wish they showed more of the subtle micro ways abusers choose to abuse. Like how happy and up beat and sincere an abuser can sound while simultaneously saying a backhanded or sarcastic comment (and of course it's usually "just a joke"), but then can turn around and build you up in ways no one else has. How special they can make you feel, and you'll feel on top of the world, even after abusing you. How they can sometimes cry and come across so genuinely sorry for being mean. How they make you think they are your best friend who knows you so well. How they convince you they love you so much and have your best interest in mind. How good they are at making their argument sound so logical that even your friends, therapist, or family would agree with him, etc. For example, in the video they could have had the abuser get out of the car and tell the girlfriend "Hey, be careful walking near guys on the street. He was checking you out and was really sketchy, and I don't want anything to happen to you. Next time I'll walk you to your door, I don't want you to be alone". Most people would think he was just being nice and looking out for her because he loves her so much. Then over time he might start with "Hey that guy next to you was a creepy, and I don't want you to get hurt. So you may not want to draw attention to these guys". Then the victim will ask "How am I drawing attention?" (since the abuser is great at getting the victim to interact, which will sometimes be used against the victim, like "Well, you asked" etc), to which he replies "Oh you know, like that lipstick you're wearing. You're just so beautiful, it's no wonder guys will look"... etc. THAT would have been a more accurate and effective depiction of how sneaky these abusers can be. Anyway, I did appreciate the example of gaslighting when he said she gave him her phone to hold onto. Little things like that (sometimes even more subtly) happen very often.

Honestly we must all use some critical thinking. I think her family and friends really failed her here. Once your friend starts withdrawing and it’s unlike them get curious, ask questions, show up even when they insist you shouldn’t. Her mom dismissing her when she asked if people talk about her, why didn’t she ask where all that was suddenly coming from? Inviting that boy into your house and that’s when the change in your child started and you don’t think to question it? He preyed on her and it’s so common especially for those who have a hard time saying no. Remember NO is a complete sentence, always.

I was love bombed for 4 years. He did so much damage to my self esteem. Which was awful to begin with. Abused as a child. No father, single mother. My mom died suddenly while I was with this man. And he treated me even more terribly. But I couldn't bring myself to leave. A year after my mom died. He claimed I cheated on him and it couldn't work. So he left. I was devastated. Come to find out later, he cheated on me. And lots of years later, reflecting on it all. I realized him leaving was the best thing for me. I am married, but still suffer from that trauma to this day.

So true to life..and you don't even realize what's happening until it's too late. So many young people need to see this 😢

My ex’s name is Jake and that was the first emotionally abusive relationship. 😢 He did the same thing.

The controlling behaviour was portrayed really well. However, the love bombing wasnt and should have been shown longer. The love bombing is what gets you to this stage, where you are with someone like this. It is full on but doesnt happen that quick. My ex love bombed me for over a year to make sure I had strong feelings for him, before displaying any of this controlling behavior. He was manipulative, but during the love bombing I could not see that. He woukd spoil me with lots of time, affection, gifts and attention. That is love bombing!

This is crazy this is mental manipulation and mental and emotional abuse I felt abused watching it. Please don’t ignore the signs if you experience anything like this if someone ever tries to pass themselves off as your world red flag! It’s so important that we understand first who we are and our value so that we don’t allow ourselves or others to devalue us.

One word, Triggered! Le sigh.... Good acting & storyline.. The scary part is, this type of abuse can be ever so subtle and hard to detect until you're in too deep. Tip: Create Boundaries and Educate yourself on toxic traits & behaviours. It will help you identify the red flags earlier.

Omg the actors in this were amazing, it felt so real! Poor Sky, the way she just became a shell of herself at the end…

Amazing and powerful, this should be shown to young women starting at about the age 13. To let them know visually what an abusive relationship looks like. Very well done

I didn’t realize he was like this. I never knew what love bombing was but now I do

you dontnknow how many times ive been trapped in a relationship, finally am free. will never let myself get stuck again

The scene where it’s Christmas & they’re opening gifts is really important. Like no matter how horrible the narc treats you, you better be there for every holiday & birthday & get them presents..🤢

Although there women who love bomb, I see it mostly from men. In all age ranges from teens to pensioners. Always know your worth, and even if you haven't figured out what happened or what's going on, listen to your gut feeling. Why do you feel down or sad after seeing or talking with them? GET OUT, RUN....DON'T LOOK BACK. STOP ALL INTERACTIONS . You can figure it out later, but not while you're with them.

She’s gorgeous. Amazing film.

Skye is so beautiful, kind, and wonderful, If I had a woman like her I would treat her like a queen.

NOPE, NOPE, NOPE! At the first sign of negativity I would have dumped his sorry ass! If you aren't uplifting and encouraging and pushing me towards my goals and dreams I don't need nothing to do with you

Soooooo good!! What a sick manipulator. Abusive. Lying. And she's so sweet she couldn't see it. Emotional abuse is so sneaky. I went from a nice figure to putting on weight to almost 100lbs. My unhappiness manifested into overeating. Please, please let friends see who the true "guy" is in your life. Let them spend lots of time around you both. At some point he'll slip up and they can point it out. Excellent writing/directing/acting!!! Bravo!!! I want to see more

This is so sad, Loneliness in one and the other gets lost in another one.

Parents are so eager to teach their children how to walk but never teach them about their intuition. The little voice whispering trying to protect us.

coercion and control are used by some people to minimize their own anxiety, without them realizing how/why it's wrong to do so or how to do things differently and still get the result they ultimately really want: secure attachment. someone needs to correct them, either from within inside the relationship or from outside