THE EDGE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR

THE CORE IDEA

Human behaviour rarely crosses lines loudly.

It erodes them quietly.

It shows up as:

• tolerating things that don’t feel right

• over-explaining instead of setting a boundary

• carrying more than your share because “it’s easier”

• feeling uneasy or resentful without knowing why

The Edge of Human Behaviour helps you recognise those moments early — before resentment hardens or relationships fracture.

Not by becoming tougher.
But by becoming clearer.

WHAT THIS BOOK IS (AND IS NOT)

This book is:

• psychologically grounded

• practical and observational

• calm rather than confrontational

• focused on discernment, not blame

This book is not:

• a collection of power tactics

• a guide to manipulation

• motivational hype

• therapy in book form

The aim is simple:
to help you stay decent without being used.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This book is for people who:

• feel drained after certain interactions

• are reliable and capable — and often over-relied upon

• struggle with guilt when setting boundaries

• sense something is off, but can’t quite name it

• want strength without becoming cynical or hard

If that describes you, this book will likely feel familiar.

What You Will Learn

In The Edge of Human Behaviour, you’ll learn how everyday interactions drift off course — and how to respond before resentment takes hold.

Specifically, you’ll learn how to:

• spot subtle manipulation before it escalates

• recognise the instincts that get exploited in decent people

• identify the moment you cross your own internal edge

• set boundaries without drama, guilt, or justification

• stay firm without becoming hard

This is practical insight designed for real situations, not ideal ones.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert Dawson is a retired clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience working with individuals, families, and organisations.

Across decades of practice, teaching, and observation, he noticed a recurring pattern:
good people often struggle not because they lack insight — but because they lack a clear framework for understanding everyday manipulation and boundary erosion.

The Edge of Human Behaviour distils those observations into a short, accessible guide for navigating complex human dynamics with clarity and self-respect.

THE BOOK

The Edge of Human Behaviour
How to Stop People Using You

• Format: eBook (PDF / EPUB)

• Style: clear, conversational, psychologically informed

• Structure: short chapters designed for reflection

QUIET INVITATION

If you’ve ever thought,

“Something about this doesn’t feel right — but I can’t explain why,”

this book is written for that moment.

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