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This article was co-authored by Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS. Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin specializing in Addictions and Mental Health. She provides therapy to people who struggle with addictions, mental health, and trauma in community health settings and private practice. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University in 2011. This article has been viewed 1,845,889 times.
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Article SummaryXManipulation refers to making attempts to indirectly influence someone’s behavior or actions. While manipulation itself isn’t necessarily good or bad, it’s important to recognize the behavior to avoid becoming a victim. A manipulative person will often use charm to get what they want, like complimenting someone right before asking them to do something. For example, they may tell you how nice you look or cook you dinner before asking you for money. Alternatively, manipulators might persuade people to do something by using force or threats. For instance, they may say something like “If you don’t drive me to the bank, I won’t do my share of the chores next week.” Another tactic that manipulators use is to play the martyr or victim so they can hold favors over your head. To learn how to say no to a manipulative person, keep reading!
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