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a stand for yourself and invalidating their opinions by letting them
know how you feel matters just as much as how they feel.
Practical Tips You Can Apply Every Day to Keep Manipulation at Bay
Toxic relationships are never easy to deal with, even more so when it’s
nearly impossible to completely cut ties with the relationship that is
dragging you down. As hard as it is to cut ties with the one who’s
manipulating you, for some, it can be even harder to accept the reality that
you’ve been a victim of manipulation and opening their eyes to just how
damaging this toxic person has been on their life. Initially, it can be hard to
determine whether you’re being taken advantage of or not, but if the same
pattern of behavior keeps on happening over and over again, it’s a sure sign
that manipulation is taking place.
Some relationships can be heart-breaking to let go of. They hurt more than
others, and we try to find reasons to hold onto it even when we know that
we shouldn’t. If you’re struggling with letting go, ask yourself this one,
simple question - does this person KNOW that they are taking advantage of
you? Most of the time the answer is going to be yes, they knew and they did
it anyway because they chose to. Prying yourself away from the
manipulator’s grasp can be challenging, but it can be done if you take the
necessary steps to protect yourself. Like with the practical tips below that
you could use every day to keep your mind and your emotions safe: