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    The Hidden Face of Emotional Manipulation: Motives, Avoidance Strategies, and Empowerment [Unmasking Emotional Manipulation]

    The Hidden Face of Emotional Manipulation Motives, Avoidance Strategies, and Empowerment [Unmasking Emotional Manipulation]

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    People engage in emotional manipulation as a way to exert control, gain advantages, or satisfy their own needs at the expense of others’ well-being. Emotional manipulation involves tactics that manipulate and exploit someone’s emotions, thoughts, or behaviors. The motives behind emotional manipulation can vary, and here are some common ones: Power and control: Manipulators seek […] More

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    Gaslighting Exposed: Why It Happens, How to Recognize It, and Some Real-Life Case Studies

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    Gaslighting Exposed Why It Happens, How to Recognize It, and Some Real-Life Case Studies

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    Gaslighting can be driven by various motives, and it’s important to note that not everyone engages in this behavior intentionally. Some common motives behind gaslighting include: Power and control: Gaslighters seek to exert power and control over others. By manipulating their victims’ perception of reality, they can maintain dominance and influence their behavior and decisions. […] More