Who is manipulating you

Author: Brike
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Thousands of people, regardless of gender, can fall into manipulative relationships. Manipulators use various emotions, insulting words, and psychological games to control others. They may seem trustworthy, but eventually, they will ruin your life. However, no matter who the manipulator is—your relative, partner, colleague, or friend—this book will help you:
Identify ways to break free from this vicious cycle. Help you end this destructive relationship. Help you understand how such a relationship is formed and prevent you from falling into similar manipulative relationships again. Provide a series of enlightening tests, checklists, and self-assessment tools to tailor a counterplan for you.
In this book, Dr. Brike approaches the issue from psychological theories, research, and clinical skills, analyzing the series of tricks commonly used by manipulators. He clearly states that both the manipulator and the victim share responsibility for the existence of such a relationship. Once you understand which of your thoughts and behaviors allow the manipulator to exploit you, putting you in a vulnerable and pressured passive position, you can learn many effective strategies to identify the manipulator's schemes and escape this control web.
This book also includes insightful case studies and reliable self-help exercises derived from clinical research, which will help you break free from the manipulative cycle and clear obstacles to building healthy and beneficial relationships. Finally, you can prevent yourself from developing a manipulative personality with emotional issues and break free from the confusing and disheartening interpersonal relationships caused by such a personality.