6 Signs You're Manipulative Without Realizing It

Have you ever caught yourself saying manipulative words? Often, manipulative people don’t realize their own actions. But they will notice friends going distant and relationships being put at risk. So if you’re here, you’re probably experiencing something along those lines and are asking yourself the grand question: Am I a manipulative person? Let’s find out. FRIENDLY DISCLAIMER: Please know that if you do find yourself showing the different behaviors listed below, you are not a bad person. There are always ways to work on them and improve. Going to a licensed therapist has also been proven to help. Writer: Chamae Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: Jillian (new animator) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong REFERENCES Bright Side. (2017, December 18). 8 Situations That Reveal a Manipulator. Retrieved from brightside.me/inspiration-relationships/8-situations-that-reveal-a-manipulator-417510/ Healthwise Staff. (2020, August 31). Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body | Michigan Medicine. University of Michigan Health. Retrieved from www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2209 mindbodygreen. (2021, June 30). Are You A Manipulative Person? 13 Behaviors To Watch For In Yourself. Retrieved from hwww.mindbodygreen.com/articles/am-i-manipulative New York State. (n.d.). What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like? The State of New York. Retrieved from www.ny.gov/teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-prevention/what-does-healthy-relationship-look#:%7E:text=Healthy%20relationships%20involve%20honesty%2C%20trust,or%20retaliation%2C%20and%20share%20decisions. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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