Tag: manipulating
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12 Signs of Chronic Gaslighting to Never Ignore
Psychological abuse comes in many forms. Gaslighting describes a type of manipulating someone. Generally, it happens when one partner makes the other feel delusional. Anything a friend or lover does that makes you question your perception of reality falls into this category. Sadly, many people don’t realize they’re being abused until years after suffering emotional…
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How to Spot a Fake Person in Five Minutes or Less
If you consider yourself highly sensitive or empathic, you can sniff out a fake person from a mile away. Fake people may not try to act phony or disingenuous; they might have insecurities or low self-esteem. Certain mannerisms or manipulative behaviors can make them seem insincere, but they probably don’t mean anything by it. However,…
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5 Signs of a Guilt Trip to Never Ignore
A guilt trip is a form of indirect communication that creates feelings of guilt or discomfort in the recipient. They are common in close relationships where each party cares about the other’s emotions. The manipulative tactic can be performed in other, more distant relationships but are less likely to incite guilt in either party successfully.…
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5 Signs Someone is Manipulating You
The hardest part about relationships is that when we open ourselves up, we also open of someone manipulating us. It’s a chance we take to build healthy, loving relationships. Sometimes the most loving and kindest people are the ones who fall into the trap of manipulation. It’s those people who are too trusting that often…