I hate this cycle of being affectionate and end up being used.

[Parnate]

This cycle has been going on with me since I was a kid. I am a naive, innocuous person. I believe people(friends ). I trust their words . I show them affection and love. But very often people talk to me sweetly and use me to their advantage. Sometimes I don't even realise this, or realise weeks or months later. Despite so many experiences I haven't been able to still make a good judgement about people. I hate this cycle, wish people didn't take advantage of my innocence.

 

[MissAbyss]

Generally, these kinds of people all use the same patterns. Once you see through it, you're one step ahead of them. Learn about manipulation techniques and use it to your advantage to protect yourself. It's not easy but it does improve your ability to judge good people more correctly.

 

[LighthouseHermit]

It's an awful feeling when that happens. So sorry

Don't blame yourself. Reading people can be really difficult.