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How to invalidate them: That’s fine, I’m going to go for a hike then,

see you later.

They’ll be fully expecting you to feel guilty enough to do what they

want to do, and when you do the exact opposite, they’ll be frustrated
at your invalidation of their manipulative tactics.

Being Emotional - A classic manipulative move is to invalidate

someone else’s emotions as it matters less than yours. If you’ve
ever dealt with someone who feels entitled to disagree with you
or tell you what the “appropriate” way to react should be, that

person could be a manipulator.

You: I’m feeling really down about not getting the promotion I was

hoping for.

Manipulator: Why are you sad about THAT? You should be happy

you even have a job. You’re overreacting, as usual, you need to get

over it.

How to invalidate them: Because I worked hard for it and I deserved

to be recognized for my efforts and contribution. I have a right to be

upset about it, this was something I was really looking forward to.

By standing up for yourself and acknowledging that your feelings

matter, you’re taking control away from the manipulator. Instead of

allowing them to invalidate your feelings and emotions, you’re taking