Understand how manipulation works on you! Don’t let yourself pulled by imposed guilt, shame or anxiety! Be crystal clear about what you want and stand up for it firmly! Our everyday life is full of manipulation whether we are aware of it or not. Some salesman on the doorway, some doctors, some teachers, some officials, …
Category: Communication
Connection and information change; verbal - non-verbal, aggressive, passive, assertive, non-violent communication.
Apr 09
I should have said “NO” but I couldn’t. Have I been manipulated?
What is Emotional Manipulation and how does it work? How many times have I felt that way and how often have I heard this sigh coming from others before I began to deal with Emotional Manipulation? Weeding out manipulative attempts from straightforward communication or rightful influence is not always an easy ride. Cloud of …
Mar 20
Manipulation Games 9: Intentional Misinterpretation
In this manipulation game the manipulator purposefully mis-interprets the meaning of words, sentences, whole scenes or the motivation and intention Ken got to the end of his wits with his stepdaughter. He tried everything he could to influence her in a good way, though he felt he failed: bad grades, lies, big troubles in every …
Feb 04
Manipulation Games 7: Projection
In the Projection Manipulation Game people are not able to see the problematic behavior in themselves so see it as if it were others’ Connor is one of the sweetest guys in the computer industry. He jumps at the opportunity to help whenever he is needed, he is persistent to find any computer bug, and …