Manipulation is more dangerous than normally people think, in fact many of us don’t see it coming until it has already hit and done the damage. It is so common in our daily life than one would normally guess, from being done with innocence out of love to being done with the sole purpose of exploitation for own benefit, its everywhere.
As its important to understand people so you don’t be heart broken often, its even more important to understand Manipulation so you are not taken for a ride. If you know when you’re being manipulated, you can safeguard yourself, if you know how someone manipulates then you can prevent before damage is done.
Sadly, emotional abuse is not uncommon. A 2013 study did found emotional abuse may be equally as harmful as physical abuse, both do contribute to low self-esteem and depression. A 2011 CDC survey also found out that 47.1% of women while 46.5% of men have experienced psychological aggression in a relationship.
Who has higher risk of being Manipulated ?
People with less clarity about things in life and own goals, people with lot of empathies and trust towards other – are easy targets, or say easy to be manipulated.
Below is a comprehensive list who gives an idea of characteristics that put us on more risk of being manipulated.
7 Top factors that leave you open for Manipulation
What are main methods used by Manipulators
How to safeguard Yourself
First you need to understand if there is any manipulation going on, and once you know then its time to safeguard yourself.
1st step – you should try to see what is right and wrong, based on whatever Principle you follow. If in doubt, take help of a neutral guide.
2nd Step – Be clear and confident. If you cannot, then find a guide who is neutral, a mentor who can give you unbiased ideas.
3rd step – Once you are sure, then next step is to make it clear to the manipulator. Clarify that you know its manipulation that he/she is trying with you and that you know what is truth, and so he/she shouldn’t try it with you anymore.
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