This is what experts call DARVO.

Baldoni previously suedThe New York Timesfor defamation.

In their statement, Blake Livelys lawyers refer to Baldonis lawsuit as meritless" and a distraction tactic.

Blake Lively

JUSTIN TALLIS/Getty Images

Lively’s updated lawsuit claims two of her costars reported feeling “uncomfortable” on set.

In short, while the victim focuses on the abuse, the abuser focuses on the victim.

Justin Baldoni, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively

Blake Lively, Jenny Slate, It Ends With Us