In the”Flirt” Manipulation Game someone uses her attractiveness, gives or promises sex for other advantages You can accuse me with professional or personal jealousy but I think it was not the case. I had a class mate in the university I didn’t appreciate too highly. She played the role of overly confident psychologist; she worked …
Category: Psychology
Everyday practical use of psychological observations. Personality, Jung Analytic psychology, dream interpretation, communication, parenting, relationship problems and many more!
Dec 15
Manipulation Games 5: Triangulator
In the “Triangulator” Manipulation Game the manipulator forms temporary alliance with someone and turns him or her against others Who hasn’t done that before: triggering the competitive side of siblings to gain easy compliance? “Who will be ready with dressing up first?” “Who has the cleaner room?” “Who has the better progress report?” The kids …
Oct 23
Manipulation Games 3: The Constant Victim
In the “Constant Victim” manipulation game the manipulator plays the martyr to impose the feeling of guilt upon you. Avoiding that you suppose to do what he or she expects you to… My friend, a struggling small business owner, asked for a reasonable expense: a ballet class for her daughter. Like most other times, talking about money created …