Triumph of the Bully

They don't have to beat you into submission. They just have to exhaust you.

When he won the fight, he said that I must apologize for not being on his side.
I was tired, so I gave in.

Then he demanded that I never criticize him again.
I was tired, so I gave in.

Then he said that not criticizing him wasn't enough and that I must praise him.
I was tired, so I gave in.

Then he said not only must I praise him, but I must also worship him …