00:00Think you can spot a manipulator? Mistake number one. The master deceivers operate right in front
00:05of you. Their tricks are so subtle that you will never see them coming. Today, we expose their
00:11playbook. With the utmost warmth, I now welcome you back to the channel. Before we get into the
00:16details, just smash that subscribe button because this information can save you from the agony of
00:22years in toxic relationships. Manipulation isn't obvious at times. The best manipulators don't
00:28shout or throw fits. They are calm, charming, and exceedingly skillful concerning their wants.
00:34Let's go through the 10 most common behaviors that indicate someone is playing mind games with you.
00:39Number 10. They always play the victim. I know a proud one when I see one, but I see a remarkable
00:45posture too. They shall never be at fault, come what may. Each time they shall twist it around and put
00:50on their innocent cap. Got into an argument? You were being mean to them. Made a small mistake?
00:55You made them do it. They can twist around any situation like a tortuous path, and they always
01:01end up blaming you. Number 9. Love bombing and hot-cold treatment. One day it'll be all gifts,
01:07attention, and compliments. Distantly advance the next day. Coldness. These emotional ups and downs
01:13keep you entrapped, reeling from hook to hook, trying to regain the good times. It could be an act of
01:19around-the-clock involvement to condition you for addiction to their approval. Number 8. They use silent
01:25treatment as punishment. They withdraw completely instead of opening their mouths like rational
01:30adults to talk about their problems. Therefore, they do not answer your calls, remain cold towards
01:35you, and act as if they do not notice your presence. This emotional abuse and silence is how people are
01:41so made to crave their attention again. Number 7. Gaslighting your reality. It is more common than you
01:46would think for one partner to say these kinds of things. It starts with statements such as,
01:50that never happened. You're being too sensitive. You're remembering it wrong. These statements all
01:55make you question your memory, your associated feelings, and even your sanity. Eventually,
02:00you stop trusting your very own perception of things and come to depend on their perception of reality.
02:05Number 6. They isolate you from others little by little. They create a thin line between you and
02:10your friends, family co-workers. They may say stuff like, your friends don't care about you,
02:15or create scenes that make you avoid social situations altogether. This ultimately is to
02:20ensure that you are dependent on them alone. Number 5. Everything is about control. Knowing
02:26their whereabouts, who they might be with, and what they may be doing at any given time is a necessity
02:30with that clingy friend. Compassion may be a word they use to justify their actions, yet essentially it
02:36is a power play over the other's feelings. In such relations, decisions are taken for one partner,
02:41and any attempt at independence is met with anger. Number 4. They never take responsibility. Ask them
02:47to apologize for something that they did wrong and witness the mental gymnastics come to play.
02:52They will cite situations, other people, past wrongs, stress levels, anything but accept personal
02:59responsibility. No, I'm sorry, I was wrong, ever emerges from their mouths. They triangulate with others.
03:05For them, the situation is less about fixing a person's emotions or concerned with what the person
03:11is saying or feeling. It is about creating drama and rivalry by making them involve other people
03:16in the relationship or conflict. They might compare you with an ex or flirt with others in front of you,
03:21or gossip about your private business to make you look bad or not worthy. Everything is about keeping
03:26you uncertain and insecure. Number 1. They show you who they are, then deny it. This is the most dangerous
03:32cohort. They will show glimpses of their true manipulative nature, cruelty, controlling acts,
03:37and utter dishonesty. But when you confront them about it, they will deny it altogether or try to
03:42convince you that you are misunderstanding the situation. They are the ones training you to
03:46ignore your instinct. Let me give it to you straight. If you have a person in your life who
03:50constantly exhibits such tendencies, no amount of loving them or trying will change them. Manipulation is
03:56by choice, not a mistake. The bright side? You can now protect yourself because you know what to look for.
04:01Just remember to trust your gut feelings. It must be wrong if something feels odd.
04:06Healthy relationships do not require self-doubt and tiptoeing. What's your experience with
04:10manipulation? Share your tale with a comment below. Someone else might be able to identify
04:15these red flags within their lives from your story. Give this video the thumbs up if it enlightened
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