10 Things Manipulative People Do To Get What They Want
awarenessact.comManipulative individuals often use a variety of tactics to bend others to their will. Understanding these behaviors can be crucial in recognizing and dealing with manipulation in personal, professional, and social situations.
Here are ten common strategies used by manipulative people:This is a psychological tactic where the manipulator causes someone to question their own reality, memory or perceptions.
It’s a subtle way of twisting information to benefit the manipulator.To better understand and combat gaslighting, reading “Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People – and Break Free“ by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis can be incredibly helpful.Manipulators often pretend to be victims of circumstances or others’ actions to gain sympathy and leverage over others.“The Sociopath Next Door” by Martha Stout explores this tactic in-depth, offering insights on how to protect oneself from such manipulation.By making someone feel guilty, often by highlighting a sense of obligation or duty, manipulators can control their actions or decisions.For those who often find themselves succumbing to guilt trips, “Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You” by Susan Forward is a must-read.
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