Spot a Manipulator

The behaviour is different between females and males, and there is overlap.

Certain situations and environments in childhood trigger a manipulator to be made.

Even silent treatment is a form of abusive manipulation, even if it appears to be nothing.

Those with empathy try to connect; those without empathy manipulate instead.

It's not black & white; there are different types of empathy and several forms of manipulation.

All situations can be tested, researched, double check and observed for one’s own benefit.

“To catch a cat burglar, catch them in the act.”

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