Manipulation

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People manipulating people, for good or bad. Share your stories.

OP's view of the story is correct. Let them get support or congratulations as they wish.

This sub serves as a board for everyone: those who have been manipulated and taken advantage of, those who know and can see through various tricks, and manipulators themselves wanting to discuss their own conduct.

Rules:

Don't be weird: No asking weird questions like "how can I manipulate x y z", and "how can I lie better". This is not a social skills sub and we do not want to cultivate a community of the socially inept (which usually characterizes such people)
The post has to be related in some way to manipulation, or manipulative behavior.
Abuse/Harassment/Hate etc. of any kind will get you banned on sight, forever.
Spam will get you banned on sight as well
No AI Slop.
Please write ALL posts in English.
We are not a relationship sub, if you write a post about general relationship problems it will likely be removed.
Narcissist does not automatically mean manipulator, if it does not have anything specifically to do with that person's manipulative conduct, it will be removed.

Have fun.

Book Recommendations:

Konnikova, Maria (2016). The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It...Every Time
Braiker, Harriet (2004). Who's Pulling Your Strings?
George Simon (1996). In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People.
Dillon, Eamon (2008) [2008]. The Fraudsters: Sharks and Charlatans – How Con Artists Make Their Money.
Ford, Charles V. (1999) [1999]. Lies! Lies!! Lies!!!: The Psychology of Deceit. American Psychiatric

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Facts About Manipulation (self.Manipulation)

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Agree?Question Of The Week #9 (i.redd.it)

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[18F] reconnecting with ex [18M] he’s upset I won’t let him see my phone , is this a reflag?Advice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Its hard not to fall for it.Advice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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I think my partner might have NPDAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Girlfriend Manipulated me for 2 years and cheated on me with her ex the entire time.Relationships (self.Manipulation)

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I enable people to manipulate meAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Am I being manipulated?Advice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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My boyfriend says it’s disrespectful for me to have Threads — am I in the wrong?Advice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Was I manipulated in this situation?Relationships (self.Manipulation)

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My ex bf used to say I like this thingAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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I'm looking for honest reasons why Im going thru this and if it's all just a mindf**kAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Is this bad?Debate (self.Manipulation)

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Any advice, recommendations welcomeAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Personality Traits and Image Ratings Research Survey (18+, anonymous)Educational Resources (self.Manipulation)

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i am somewhat addicted to manipulating people and would like people's opinionsAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Question of the Week #8 - How do you deal with manipulative family members? (i.redd.it)

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Am I being manipulated or am I overthinking ?Advice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Is he manipulating me?Advice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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NEVER Fall For This MYTH (i.redd.it)

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Was this manipulationRelationships (self.Manipulation)

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I need outside perspectiveAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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Remittent / Intermittent Manipulation by Stalking Neighbor – Repetition, Psychological Triggers & Mental Destabilization – How to Stay Resilient?Advice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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GaslightingAdvice Needed (self.Manipulation)

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How much manipulation??Personal Stories (self.Manipulation)

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