Question: “My last girlfriend was extremely manipulative and I never saw it coming. She had me twisted around her little finger until her every whim was met and then she dumped me. I’m really worried I’ll attract another girl like this, what do I need to look out for?” Answer: “Thank you for this …
Category: Communication
Connection and information change; verbal - non-verbal, aggressive, passive, assertive, non-violent communication.
May 16
Keep smiling? – or Tell the Truth?
“What is on My Heart is on My Mouth!” “Keep Smiling!” “Who is the Boss?” In the maze of cultural expectations When I first came to the US, it was definitely comforting that people were polite to me and to each other. They kept smiling and kept sending encouraging messages to me such as …
Mar 10
When will the manipulator stop manipulating?
When you stop complying with his demands forced by manipulative techniques. There is many-many ways to ask something! For instance your partner wants to go to a concert in the weekend when everybody in the family wants something different to do. He can ask straightforward: “I know mom wants us be there for dinner and Gabi …
Feb 10
Six Most Commonplace Tools Used For Manipulation
Guilt Trip, Silent Treatment, Threat, Attacking Self Esteem, Excessive Criticism and Provoking Competition – all can serve one goal: make you doing what the “provocateur” wants you to… What people consider manipulation might be defined differently case by case. The common outcome is making the target feel seriously uncomfortable if they don’t perform the will …
Jan 03
New Year’s Relationship Resolution Checklist
Is Your Relationship Fairly Balanced or Does It Need Some Resolution for the New Year? Closing the old year and starting a new one based on our achievements, career, physical or financial well being, we might also tinker about the current state of our relationship. Some people know exactly what would be desirable to change; …
