10 Signs Of A Manipulator
You might not always know what type of person you are dealing with in terms of personality, but you can always determine when you are dealing with a manipulator.
A manipulator can be anyone, and you will discern them by the manipulations they bear. They are crafty and their manipulations never let up. What might seem like a game to you is actually a way of life for a manipulator.
Below are 10 signs you might be dealing with someone who has harmful influence over others to get what they want. They control others through means of skillful, unfair, and insidious behaviors to their own advantage.
- Always Gets Their Way: A manipulator is like a bulldozer—they try to make everything go their way, ignoring what others want or need.
- Good at Guilt-Tripping: They use sad stories or put on a pitiful act to make you feel guilty, so you’ll do what they want.
- Tells Half-Truths or Lies: They often bend the truth or tell lies to make themselves look better or to hide something.
- Master of Distraction: When you catch them doing something wrong, they quickly change the topic or point fingers at someone else to divert attention.
- Plays the Victim Card: Manipulators pretend to be the victims, making you feel sorry for them even if they’re the ones causing problems.
- Twists Your Words: They’re great at turning your words against you, making you doubt what you said or making it seem like you’re the one at fault.
- Uses Silent Treatment: Instead of talking and solving issues, manipulators might ignore you to make you feel anxious or guilty.
- Masters of Flattery: They’ll say nice things about you, not because they mean it, but to get on your good side and use it later to their advantage.
- Makes You Doubt Yourself: Manipulators often question your judgment or abilities, making you unsure and reliant on their opinions.
- Pressures You: They push you to do things you’re not comfortable with, using peer pressure or threats to get you to comply.
Remember, it’s essential to recognize these signs and stand up for yourself in a respectful way when you encounter manipulative behaviors.
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