From time to time, we all manipulate each other in small ways to get what we want. But for some people, it’s the only way they know how to get their needs met. So how do you disarm a manipulator? First and foremost, by learning to recognize manipulative (or emotionally abusive) behavior. Manipulation tactics only […]
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10 Steps to Taking Your Power Back From a Toxic Person
Do you have a toxic person in your life? Nearly all of us do. The term “toxic” refers to a particularly thorny individual that schemes, manipulates, and verbally assaults to maintain control and a sense of self-importance. It can be just about anyone: your partner, your boss, your friend, your mother-in-law… And what they do […]