Has someone ever given you a backhanded compliment, mocked you, or slightly insulted you while trying to ‘flirt’ with you? That’s called ‘NEGGING’. It’s an attempt to undermine your confidence and make you feel vulnerable, in the hope it increases your need for their approval...

Examples of NEGGING:

“I don’t usually date big girls but you’re hot”

“You’re good looking for a short guy”

“You look good, minus the hair”

“Your smile is so cute even though your teeth are crooked”

“Your muscles are so big. Do you take steroids?”

This ‘flirtation’ technique is often labelled as ‘childish’ but in actuality, it’s incredibly manipulative. People who take part in negging often have a tendency of putting others down in an attempt to make themselves feel good, bullying, or struggle to be vulnerable themselves.