10 Warning Signs of a Manipulative Friend

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Are you feeling drained by your friendship? The 10 main signs of a manipulative friend are revealed in this stick-figure animation video. Manipulation can occur so easily in friendships that you might miss it, and this will leave you feeling puzzled, guilty, and even doubting your own existence. Therefore, it is better to see the signs and save your emotional energy.  This video will show you: ✅ The hints of emotional manipulation that you could be unaware of. ✅ The ways "friends" use guilt-tripping and gaslighting to dominate you. ✅ The contrast between a friend who is there for you and a harmful one. ✅ Techniques to create firm boundaries and get back your tranquility.  This guide is ideal for those who are inquiring, “Is my friend toxic?” “How to cope with a manipulative person?” or “What are the traits of a bad friend?”. Our animated format is simple to understand, and it deconstructs complex psychological patterns into straightforward, relatable scenarios.  If this video has helped you gain a better understanding of the situation, please give it a THUMBS UP and SHARE it with someone who could benefit from it. Your support enables this channel to reach even more  🔔 SUBSCRIBE to receive more animated guides on mental health, self-care, and handling difficult relationships! Hit the bell so you are always updated with our new videos!   💬 We invite you to share your thoughts in the comments: Which red flag hit home with you? Have you come across any of these? By sharing your experience, you could be providing comfort to someone else who feels isolated.  ⚠️ DISCLAIMER:  This video is intended for educational and informational purposes and is not a replacement for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic consultation.   #ManipulativeFriend #ToxicFriendship #FriendshipAdvice #Gaslighting #EmotionalManipulation #MentalHealth #RedFlags #ToxicPeople #SettingBoundaries #NarcissisticAbuse #StickFigureAnimation #AnimatedVideo #Psychology #SelfCare #SignsOfAManipulator #BadFriend #HowToSpotAManipulator #Manipulation #FriendshipProblems #healthyrelationships

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00:00Hi there. Has it ever happened to you to feel very tired after meeting a friend?

00:04That's just one of the signs, but you can't figure it out, really.

00:07Well, today we are revealing the ten red flags of friends that manipulate.

00:12Stay tuned.

00:14Before we go any further, please take a moment to subscribe,

00:17as we are already at the forefront of assisting you in building healthier relationships.

00:21Let's be honest for a minute.

00:23Not all friends are genuinely concerned about your well-being.

00:26Some people really know how to manipulate others, and the worst part is that you may not be aware of it happening.

00:33Let's see what these signs are.

00:34The first red flag. The victim is always them.

00:37They act like it was never their fault, no matter what.

00:40They've been unfairly treated by the boss, which led to losing a job.

00:43And the fight? The other person was the initiator.

00:46They always put you in a position where you pity them so much that they are never held accountable.

00:50If you have a friend whose every week has a new crisis and you are always the one resolving, watch out.

00:55This is a clear sign.

00:57The second red flag. Guilt tripping is their power.

01:00I guess I will go alone.

01:02Have you forgotten what I have done for you?

01:04Do these phrases sound familiar?

01:07The friends who manipulate you apply guilt as if it were a weapon.

01:10Their purpose is to make you feel awful just for having some limitations or saying no.

01:15To a true friend, what you decide is still okay, and you don't have to feel like a bad person.

01:20The third red flag.

01:21They are obsessed with comparing.

01:23They would compare constantly to the point of being annoying.

01:27Sarah would do that for me.

01:28Your other friends appear to be more amusing.

01:31They want you to feel that you are not enough, and that is why you will try to make them happy even more.

01:36Do not succumb to their scheme.

01:39The fourth red flag.

01:40Your secrets are not safe anymore.

01:42You let them into your life, and they let others into theirs.

01:46You've been talking to no one about it, and all of a sudden it's not a secret anymore.

01:50They act as if there is no story when they are questioned, or they say you are being too sensitive.

01:55Trust is the foundation of every friendship.

01:58They are not your friends if they are gossiping about you.

02:01Number five.

02:02They use the silent treatment.

02:04Instead of talking things out like grown-ups, they vanish when they have negative feelings.

02:10They are not communicating, and this little game of theirs just makes you anxious and bewildered.

02:15This is emotional manipulation that is intended to punish you and force you to seek forgiveness even though you have done nothing wrong.

02:23Number six.

02:24It's always about them.

02:26You initiate with your issues, and in less than two minutes, the talk is back to them.

02:31The praise for your success is followed by a quick cool, and the topic is back to their life.

02:37A friendship is a two-way street.

02:39If you are always a listener but never a speaker, then there is a problem.

02:43Number seven.

02:45They're sweet one day, cold the next.

02:47This hot-cold attitude keeps you alert.

02:49One day, they are your closest friend who is giving you all the attention, while the next day, they are unkind and aloof.

02:56This unreliability is deliberate.

02:59It continually makes you want to recapture the nice side of them.

03:02Number eight.

03:03They isolate you from others.

03:05They become upset if you go out with others.

03:07They will speak badly about your other friends or tell you that you have to choose their friendship over the rest.

03:13This is a significant manipulation tactic.

03:16Good friends will not only allow it, but also encourage you to have a fulfilling life with many friendships.

03:21Number nine.

03:22They never apologize sincerely.

03:25When they make a mistake, you either receive a non-apology like,

03:29I am sorry that you feel that way, or they turn it around so that you end up apologizing to them.

03:35They might say,

03:36Sorry, but you made me do it.

03:38A true friend accepts their faults without giving reasons or excuses.

03:43Number ten.

03:43Your gut says something's wrong.

03:45This is the most significant indication of all.

03:49You feel uneasy around them, and deep down you are.

03:53You are continuously overthinking your words, tiptoeing, or feeling drained after being with them.

03:59Trust that sensation.

04:01Your gut is communicating something crucial to you.

04:04They are not negatively regarded, because these signs were identified.

04:08Rather, it shows that you are wise enough to safeguard your tranquility.

04:13You are worthy of being around people who build you up, not those who drag you down.

04:18If you spotted multiple signs, it might be good to have a heart-to-heart talk,

04:22or even put some distance between you and that friend.

04:25Your mental well-being is of superior importance.

04:28Have you noticed any other signs of a toxic friendship?

04:31Share them in the comments section.

04:32And if this video was of any assistance, go ahead and hit the like button,

04:37and share it with someone who could benefit from this.

04:40Bear in mind, you can't alter the behavior of those who manipulate others,

04:44but you can dictate the level of their exposure to you.

04:47I appreciate your time, and I will catch you in the next video.

04:50I'll see you in the next video.

04:52I'll see you in the next video.

05:10I'll see you later.

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