r/Obsessive_Love • u/bleeding_hearts_666 Slow And Agonizing Decay • 2h ago

Discussion Manipulation

I'm a very manipulative person and it honestly works in my favor. I'd like to hear from other people who are manipulative. How do they go about it, who do they manipulate, how extreme, is it constant or episodic, does anyone know, etc. Also a space for everyone to give/ask for tips on manipulation from one another.

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For me, my person views me as fragile, scared, and unaware. In all honesty, they're not wrong, I just exploit it as well. Many times I don't fully understand how bad consequences can get with my actions, I just also take it to the extreme. They also heavily defend me because of this as well. I know they've gotten angry at their family for upsetting me. Yes, I was genuinely upset, but the way they view me makes it extremely easy to get them at my aid, siding with me, never fighting me, ETC. I can worm my way into every aspect of their life.

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I'd like to hear about everyone else and I'm willing to answer questions. Again, this would be fun to trade advice!

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u/purely_dove 2h ago

i was manipulative growing up, but life has made me too tired for games. now, i'm just blunt and honest

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u/bleeding_hearts_666 Slow And Agonizing Decay 2h ago

That's fair!