Recognizing Manipulation: Signs and Warnings

Manipulative people can challenge our psychological well-being and self-esteem. However, there are ways to protect ourselves and maintain our integrity.

• Aggressive or Judgmental Behavior: Manipulative people may show aggression or criticism when they don’t get what they want.
• Excessive Emotional Reaction: They react with excessive anger, sadness, or despair when you don’t follow or obey them.
• Pressures and Threats: Manipulative people may use pressure or threats to achieve their goals.
• Lack of Self-Confidence: They often seek validation or approval from others to boost their self-confidence.
• Parallel Behavior: They may be sweet and hospitable at first, but then influence and impose their will.
• Difficulty in Accepting: They have difficulty accepting the negative answer and persist until they achieve what they want.
• Dependent on Others’ Affirmation: They need constant approval and affirmation from others to feel good about themselves.

Christofi Vasiliki
Applied Communication, Soft Skills and PR Specialist,
NAMA Certified: Anger Management Specialist
CCIS Crisis Intervention Specialist
Trainer & Coach