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several incidences which cause John either hurt or embarrassment while
denying any kind of responsibility.
The sadist could be anyone, anywhere and they’re always lurking
undercover making you question your own sanity as they purposely inflict
harm and hurt in your life and then denying any kind of responsibility for it.
Clues That Indicate You’re Might Be Manipulated
Have you ever had that feeling that something wasn’t quite right with one
of the relationships you have? Even with a casual encounter with someone
you just met. Something just didn’t quite feel right and you left feeling even
more stressed, frustrated or confused than when you first started. That could
be a sign you were in the presence of a manipulator. The reason why
manipulators resort to the tactics that they do is that they’re often incapable
of simply asking for what they need, or being able to express their needs in
a healthy, direct manner. Since they lack these skills, the resort to this
emotionally unhealthy strategy in an attempt to try and control the other
people around them and force them to bend to their will.
Manipulation comes in several forms, and it can range anywhere from
abusive to simply just being around a bossy personality. Some manipulative
behaviors are much easier to spot than others, and if you suspect you could
be a victim of a psychological bully, these are the tell-tale clues you want to
keep an eye out for:
You’re Always Forced to Oblige - If you don’t go along with
what they want, they make you feel guilty about it. Even though
you had every right to say no. If you constantly feel pressured or
forced into doing something you don’t want to do, you’re being
manipulated. If you’re afraid of saying no, you’re being