6 Signs of Emotional Manipulation

Manipulation can come in many different ways. Sometimes the ways that someone manipulates others is obvious, other times not. A person can sometimes be so good at manipulating, that you don’t even know that they’re doing it. To understand what a manipulator can look like, in this article, we’ll be looking at a few signs. Disclaimer: If you can relate to any of these signs, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This article was meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck. Writer: Sid Thompson Script Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/amandasilvera) Animator: Mico Flores YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Holland, K. (2018, February 13). How to Recognize the Signs of Emotional Manipulation and What to Do. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/emotional-manipulation#emotional-blackmail Jacobsen, J. (2022, January 19). 20 Signs of Emotional Manipulation in Relationships and How to Deal With It. Marriage Advice – Expert Marriage Tips & Advice. www.marriage.com/advice/mental-health/signs-of-emotional-manipulation/ mindbodygreen. (2021, May 3). Are You Being Emotionally Manipulated? 8 Signs To Tell, From Psychologists. www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/emotional-manipulation Parker, M. (2021, August 11). 8 Frightening Signs He’s An Emotional Manipulator. Her Way. herway.net/8-frightening-signs-hes-emotional-manipulator/ WebMD. (2020, November 25). Signs of Emotional Manipulation. www.webmd.com/mental-health/signs-emotional-manipulation Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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