9 behaviors that reveal manipulation

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There are nine behaviors that indicate manipulation in your life. In this revealing video, we are going to look at the manipulative world and the real-life signs, so to speak, that are not so apparent. Everything from emotional manipulation tactics to manipulating quite slyly, so we help you in detecting relationship manipulation before it's too late! 🕵️‍♂️ So, empower yourself with knowing what to look for, speak up, and take control. Friends, family, or romantic partners—learn how to open your eyes to protect your mental well-being! Like, share, and subscribe for more empowerment! 💪 #Manipulation #EmotionalManipulation

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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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