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: birdturd (bookbird) wrote in thequestionclub,
2007-02-03 21:54:00

birdturd
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2007-02-03 21:54:00

Mood: crappy

Is anyone aware of a technical term for a person who consistently abuses others and then steps in and "saves" the abused?

e.g. Mr. X calls Ms. Y a worthless bitch, breaks down her self-esteem, and then proceeds to comfort her, buy her presents, and force her to rely on him, which functions to give him power and elevate his sense of usefulness.

Also, is anyone aware of any literature or movies that display this dynamic?

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He’s been such a hardy perennial here that I was wondering.
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Hajiomatic’s gone, as in deleted; anyone know why he made that decision?

He’s been such a hardy perennial here that I was wondering.
What do you do with a stand mixer?

Hi peeps, a few years ago, our neighbours moved and we bought their old stand mixer. It's one of those coveted Kitchen Aid ones in candy apple red.…
Here's a Puzzler

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Hajiomatic’s gone, as in deleted; anyone know why he made that decision?

What do you do with a stand mixer?

Here's a Puzzler