What do you call this behavior?

[Anonymous]

My aunt lies about EVERYTHING. My aunt likes lying about how much her family spoils her when she goes to visits them. She likes spreading lies about me and she's always making stuff up or talking about me behind my back and she always denies things when she's confronted. She asks people who are close to me about my business and who I'm dating and again when I confront she denies it or tells me why would she want to know about my business because I ain't shit. She always says things to get under my skin or to see me miserable.

[Oliverlogan263]

Yikes, that behavior from your aunt sounds really messed up, girl. It's super toxic and manipulative - I'd call that straight-up emotional abuse. The constant lying, gossiping, and trying to pry into your personal life just to get a reaction out of you is not cool at all.

It's clear she's got some major insecurities and jealousy issues that she's projecting onto you. Putting you down, spreading rumors, and denying everything when confronted - that's classic narcissistic behavior. She's trying to make herself feel better by tearing you down.

Don't let her get in your head, though. You know the truth, and you shouldn't have to defend yourself against her lies. The best thing to do is try to limit contact with her as much as possible. Don't engage with the drama or give her the reactions she's looking for.

Focus on surrounding yourself with people who actually care about you and lift you up. Your real friends and family will see through her BS. Just keep being your awesome self, and don't let her negativity bring you down, girl.

Eventually, she'll probably get bored if she can't get a rise out of you. But if the harassment continues, don't be afraid to set some hard boundaries or even cut her off completely. You don't need that kind of toxicity in your life.

Stay strong, sis. You've got this - don't let your awful aunt make you feel any less than the boss you are!

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Sounds like a compulsive liar, she doesn’t even want to, she just does because her normal way of living just isn’t good enough for her

[Anonymous]

Toxic!