What you're describing isn't teasing, it's manipulating someone who is willing to be your doormat at best, or too weak to realize the shit you're putting him through at worst. I'm reminded of the time I saw a copy of Cosmo on the newsstand with a cover tagline "How to manipulate him: use this mind trick and get whatever you want!" At that point, I took the final leap and completely lost faith in the concept of the personal relationship.
I would not want to be in a relationship in which both of us did not treat each other as equals, regardless of who was in control. On the other hand, I take comfort in the fact that anyone who is willing to put up with your shit probably deserves it.
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