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so let's begin what does it mean to be
manipulative
manipulation means to control change or
warp the behaviors or perceptions of
others
it involves the use of deception and
underhanded methods to achieve
personal aims thus there is often a
negative connotation
because it's considered to be
exploitative and cunning
have anyone in mind let's take a step
back and go through some of the signs of
a manipulative personality
here are eight signs of a manipulative
person 1.
they instill self-doubt in others has
someone made you second-guess yourself
often it also counts as a manipulative
behavior
this is because doubt affects an
individual's self-confidence
having low levels of self-confidence
potentially makes the individual more
susceptible to further manipulative
tactics
it could also be perceived as
manipulating a person to feel bad about
themselves
in return it makes the manipulator feel
good and knowing that they have
succeeded in holding power over the
individual
two they're experts at guilt tripping
if you've ever done something because
you felt bad about a situation
you can probably understand how guilt
can be used to manipulate
if not let's break it down guilt
tripping is a form of emotional
manipulation
guilt can be a strong factor in getting
someone to act in a specific way as well
it manipulates the individual to be in a
submissive position
as they feel that they have to do as
instructed to be free of that guilt
thus manipulators sometimes use guilt to
hold power over their victims
three they take advantage of kindness
ever heard of being too kind for your
own good well be careful because you
are ripe for the picking by manipulators
they're quick to exploit your kindness
to their own advantage
which is also a form of emotional
manipulation a kind individual
often wants to offer their help to those
who need it however manipulative people
tend to exploit that because help will
be given to them out of goodwill
the one thing to notice is that they
usually do not return the favor
when you need their help four
they spread false information on purpose
how does false information relate to
manipulative behavior you ask
the thing is it can affect an
individual's perception of various
matters or about a person
the manipulation begins with a
circulation of false information
as an attempt to get people to view
things in a certain way
by doing so the manipulator can gain
more control in achieving their desired
outcome
because they've manipulated people into
thinking the same way
5. they never take the blame
we all respect those who take
responsibility for their actions right
unfortunately that's not the case with
manipulative people
they'll always try to shift the blame to
someone else if possible
and sometimes manipulate people into
thinking that they're the victim instead
the common narrative that they follow is
that the problem is usually never with
them
but always with someone else 6.
they're good at hiding their
manipulative traits
ever seen a manipulator with a signboard
around their neck they excel
in the art of disguise this is what
makes them even more potent
manipulators are aware of the
consequences of being caught
so they use discretion as a tool to reap
the benefits of their manipulative
tactics for a longer period of time
through subtle manipulation they bend
situations to their advantage without
having to expose their true selves
it often makes their manipulation less
noticeable which helps them maintain
their facade
7. they feign ignorance this usually
ends up as a last resort when a
manipulative person is being confronted
depending on how well they act and lie
feigning ignorance can potentially help
them get out of a sticky situation by
confusing the other party
they make people question their own
judgment best to be aware
right this tactic also allows them to
continue their personal plans and
exploits and eight they make their
tactics
seem normal if it's the norm how can it
be wrong right
as people tend to accept the norm most
of the time manipulative people will
always try to justify their tactics
making it seem normal helps to justify
their actions
and mask their true intention it helps
them
prove to others that their actions are
correct and their behavior is
appropriate
the scary part is that many people end
up falling prey as they feel it is right
so how many of these signs have you
noticed in people you may have met
before or perhaps you see yourself
having some of these manipulative traits
although this article explains only
eight signs there could be more ways of
manipulation out there
it's important to be vigilant and aware
in case someone's trying to manipulate
you
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