Are you being manipulated? This will help you identify it

Has this happened to you? You wanted to say no but ended up accepting. If this has happened to you, it's because you've fallen into the hands of a manipulator. Manipulators, although there is no specific definition, are recognized as men and women who exert control over the thoughts of a person or group through deception, with the intention of obtaining benefits for themselves; these are the most common (although sometimes they do it without any specific intention). To know if you are being manipulated or not, we share 8 characteristics listed by French psychotherapist Isabelle Nazare-Aga in her book The Manipulators. Once you detect it, it will be easier for you to say no to a manipulator. -Manipulators change their opinions, behaviors, and feelings based on the people and situations. -They blame others, transferring the responsibility that belongs to them to others. -They criticize without it being noticeable, devalue, and judge. They play with the ignorance of others to show their superiority. -They know how to play the victim to elicit sympathy. -They divide to manipulate better. They lie. They are egocentric. When they can, they prefer to leave written notes, call, or send messages instead of facing you directly. -They do not take into account the rights, needs, or desires of others. -They wait until the last moment to ask, give orders, or make others work. -They use flattery, give gifts, or suddenly pamper us. In addition to these points, keep in mind that one of the favorite forms of control for manipulators is emotional blackmail, so they often threaten to end the relationship if their wishes are not fulfilled or, conversely, they shower you with compliments when their desires are met. Boost your self-esteem and learn to say no, distance yourself from the manipulator, express your ideas without fear, take risks, and remember that no one can make you feel anything if you do not give them permission. The relationship with a manipulator is not exclusive to partners; it also occurs with friends, parents, children, siblings, and even the government. What would you do to free yourself from a manipulator? View original article Article courtesy of: Recommended notes: 4 tips to recognize a manipulative relationship In love with a manipulator? Your relationship, a game of manipulations?