🚨 HOW TO DECIPHER COVERT MANIPULATION TACTICS? (Stick Figure Animation Clarifies Everything!) 🚨
Do you have the feeling that somebody is manipulating you—even though you are not aware of it? 💡 In this 10-minute stick figure animation that is powerful, we uncloak seven most dangerous covert manipulation tactics which toxic people, narcissists, gaslighters, cult leaders, manipulative bosses, even social media algorithms use. If after an interaction you have ever felt confused, guilty, drained, or just “off”… then this video is your lifeline.
🔍 You will gain insight into the following: ✅ The three subtle language tricks that manipulators employ to control your emotions (and how to turn them off) ✅ How "love bombing" and "intermittent reinforcement" tie you up in toxic relationships ✅ The silent power of "future faking"—and why it is the number one tool of emotional predators ✅ How to detect "triangulation" before it ruins your self-worth ✅ The five-question test that will let you know manipulation instantly in any conversation ✅ Real-life illustrations (with stick figure humor!) so that you never get fooled again
What you are dealing with is not only psychology but also a matter of survival. If you are confronting a controlling partner, a manipulative coworker, a gaslighting parent, or even a misleading influencer… then this video equips you with the mental armor that you have been lacking.
00:00Did you ever get the impression that a person who seemed sweet was, in fact, using you as a pawn?
00:05Today, we are going to uncover the stealthy methods of narcissistic people who belong to the same category as wolves in sheep's clothing and who may be, quietly draining your happiness.
00:16Hello, everyone. I'm really pleased to have you back on the channel.
00:19Covert narcissists are not only the most manipulative people, but also the ones with the most sophisticated methods of disguise.
00:26They might be the most modest and least attention-seeking person living discreetly, and yet no one would be the wiser.
00:33On the contrary, they are regarded as shy, gentle, or even ill.
00:37But this acting skill only masks the same me-me-me mindset, that all narcissism and its even more obvious forms manifest.
00:44To validly characterize a covert narcissist, let's examine the six main signs that could be very helpful.
00:50Tactic number one, the guilt trip.
00:52People who lay guilt trips on, others are really good at making you feel that it is your fault.
00:58They have the bad feelings or problems.
01:00Some of the phrases they might use are, I guess I'll just suffer alone, or must be nice.
01:05To only think about yourself, the latter.
01:08Being the case when you prioritize your own needs.
01:11This way of handling emotions works, because good people generally do not want to cause others' pain, and so manipulators take advantage of that.
01:19Little by little, you will find yourself saying yes to things you would rather not do just because you want to get away from that horrible feeling of guilt.
01:28Keep in mind that putting limits does not imply that you are a selfish person.
01:31It is an indication of good health.
01:33Tactic number two, gaslighting.
01:36Gaslighting can be defined as a form of psychological manipulation where the perpetrator tries to confuse the victim and make them doubt their own judgment.
01:44The manipulator may deny outright that they ever said the things that you heard, or they may even say that you are crazy for getting upset.
01:52The goal of this tactic is to cloud your mind with doubts about your memory, perception, and even your sanity.
01:58Slowly, you will stop trusting yourself and will start believing in the reality created by the manipulator.
02:04If you very often feel perplexed, or if you question your own judgment in the presence of someone, it is possible that gaslighting is taking place.
02:12Tactic number three, love bombing, then withdrawing.
02:17From the very beginning, love bombers will bombard you with their love, presents, and attention.
02:22Just the moment you are caught up in that marvelous feeling, they will turn suddenly to be aloof, cold, or even critical.
02:29You will be puzzled trying to understand what has changed, and will blame yourself and work hard to regain their approval.
02:35This will result in an emotional rollercoaster, where you are addicted to the highs and at the same time terrified of the lows.
02:42A healthy love is steady and consistent, not a manipulative cycle of extremes.
02:46Tactic number four, playing the victim.
02:49The victim never accepts the blame for anything they do wrong.
02:52When you bring up a problem that they caused, they will turn it around, and all of a sudden, they are the ones suffering.
02:58Before you know it, you are the one comforting them and apologizing for raising your legitimate concern in the first place.
03:05This tactic not only deflects all responsibility onto others, but also trains you to remain silent and not bring up issues at all.
03:12Be on the lookout for people who are always prepared with a sob.
03:16Story as soon as they are challenged.
03:19Tactic number five, triangulation.
03:21Triangulation involves dragging in a third party to your conflict with the intention of making you feel wrong and outnumbered.
03:28The one doing the manipulation would go as far as to assert that other people are on their side by using phrases like everyone thinks you're being unreasonable or I talked to your mom and she agrees with me.
03:41This trick cuts you off from others and makes you believe that the problem is your fault, not theirs.
03:46Most of the time, the third parties involved did not say anything like what the manipulator claims or the condition was misrepresented to them.
03:54Their dispute is solely between them and you.
03:56No one's opinion should be turned into a weapon against you.
04:00Signed number six.
04:01They are akin to leeches.
04:02There is no getting around the fact that any topic will always come back to them and their issues.
04:07They will practically hold your hand and guide you through the process of getting engaged until you get the feeling that they are interested in you.
04:16But then they will snatch the focus again with an even bigger and more important issue.
04:20In case a person that you know presents multiple signs, then possibly you are facing the situation of a covert narcissist.
04:27Be alert that the first step is to recognize it.
04:30The second one is to set positive limits.
04:32In some cases, limited contact or total separation.
04:35Might be the only way to ensure your health and safety.
04:38What's your story with covert narcissism?
04:40Share your experience in the comments section below.
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04:52Take care till the next time.
04:54You deserve relationships that support you rather than those that sap your energy.
04:58Thank you for your time.
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