Signs you're getting manipulated Gaslighting Gaslighting is one of the most common tricks used by manipulators. It simply means when a person makes you question your own feelings and memories, by twisting and turning reality until you start to doubt your judgment. Gaslighting can be a severely harmful and damaging technique that can gradually undermine your confidence and self-worth, making you overly dependent on them.
Passive aggression Instead of being clear and honest in their conversations, manipulators often choose the path of expressing their anger through negative means and behaviours including offering silent treatment as well as using backhanded and sarcastic comments. This creates a significantly stressful environment, making you feel uneasy, frustrated, under-confident about yourself, and questioning your self-worth. Emotional blackmail Manipulators might use guilt and emotions to control you, such as blaming you for their unhappiness, making you feel obligated to meet their needs, and reminding you of the sacrifices they made because of you.
In such situations, it is of immense importance to remember that healthy relationships don’t make you feel obligated, or blamed on. Emotional blackmail is one of the most intense forms of manipulation and if you see any signs of it, it is important to immediately remove yourself from that situation. Love bombing Another sabotaging factor one should look at and be aware of is love bombing.
Love bombing is a signi.