This Is How Manipulation Really Works

What They Say:	What They Are Really Doing:
“I know I did this, but what about when you did that?”	Distracting you by shifting the blame on you.
“I know I did that, but trust me, I am not a bad person.”	Undermining and dismissing their mistakes by confusing and tricking you.
“What I am doing is perfectly normal. It’s you who is inexperienced!”	To demean you into complying with what they want you to do.
“I did that for you! Can’t you do this for me?”	Guilt and shame you into doing things you don’t want to do.

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This Is How Manipulation Really Works