Emotional blackmail using resentment

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Openly and secretly, in personal messages or conversation, it is natural to be offended. We have evolved to develop behaviors that help us effectively manipulate other people. Temporarily cooling the relationship with the person who offended us is to let him know how big a mistake he made. We expect him to understand this, correct himself and apologize.