How to Know When You Are Being Manipulated

How to Know When You Are Being Manipulated

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Knowing when you are being manipulated is a challenge for all of us. In this podcast, we share with you what we’ve learned about how to know when someone is being authentic or lying and manipulative.

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28:4820 Mar 2023

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Spotting Manipulation: Trusting Your Gut in Relationships

Episode Overview

  • Manipulators often use ingratiating behaviours with hidden agendas, leading to disappointment and tension.
  • Recognizing signs of manipulation, such as feeling smothered or uncomfortable, is crucial in safeguarding yourself.
  • Lying is a form of control and protection, often stemming from a fear of consequences or a desire for approval.
  • Trusting your feelings and first impressions is pivotal in discerning manipulation and safeguarding against harm.
  • Learning to differentiate between information from your wounded self and your inner truth is essential in building self-trust.
Learning to trust your feelings is vital regarding knowing when you're being manipulated.

Ever felt like something's off in a relationship but couldn't quite put your finger on it? In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul and Dr. Erica Jobich dive deep into the tricky waters of manipulation. They break down the subtle tactics manipulators use to twist the truth and make you doubt yourself. This isn't just theory—Dr. Paul and Dr. Jobich share real-life examples that will make you nod in recognition.

They offer down-to-earth advice on how to sharpen your instincts and trust your gut feelings. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer sense of when someone is being genuine or trying to pull the wool over your eyes. Perfect for anyone who wants to navigate their relationships with more confidence and less second-guessing, this conversation is both enlightening and practical.

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