Why do people manipulate: interesting facts

31.05.2024 19:00

Manipulation is common in any relationship. Why do people decide to manipulate others?

What is manipulation

Manipulation is a technique of psychological tricks and techniques with which a person influences others in order to get what they want.

As a rule, manipulation does not bring anything good to the person being manipulated.

The fact is that sometimes people do not understand that they are being emotionally pressured, they use feelings of guilt and shame on purpose and make false promises.

Why do people manipulate

Manipulation is built on a person’s fears and desires.

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Typically, manipulators exploit weak points and put the other person under stress so that rational thinking is turned off and strong emotions overtake logic.

When a person is under stress, it is worse to conduct an analysis.

You are more likely to be manipulated if you feel pressured and coerced by another person.

The main goals of manipulators are often to gain influence, power over a person or situation, to deceive, or to obtain benefits in their favor.

The manipulator is afraid of losing control and power over the situation or other people.

Such a person may fear that if the manipulations are revealed, this will harm their interests.

Previously, we talked about how to develop self-confidence.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. What is manipulation
  2. Why do people manipulate