If you’re dealing with a controlling, manipulative, toxic parent, you know that they thrive on overstepping your boundaries and pushing your “buttons.” And they often do it with impunity because they are…well, family. That’s precisely why setting boundaries with a parent isn’t easy. But it’s the only way to protect yourself from their overbearing, irrational […]
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How to Disarm a Manipulator (When You’re a People Pleaser)
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 […]