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Have you ever been manipulated by someone?

Have you ever been manipulated by someone such as a partner, friend, sibling, etc.? How did you figure it out? Did you put an end to it or give in?  
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I think the only time I was ever manipulated, it was by some questionable boyfriends when I was in my early 20s. I was relatively new to the romance world and had only dated guys my own age who were equally earnest. I didn't know how far the older, more experienced and cynical guys would go (in pretending love) just to get sex.  I was pretty naive! But it's been a long time since I could honestly say I was manipulated by anyone.
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Do my dogs  count cuz they manipulate me everyday!
My cats don't even bother, they just look at me and say "Kiss my butt."
pets count. :>)
973741 tn?1342342773
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I think this article is really informative on the subject of manipulation.  I find number 2 interesting . . . they let YOU speak first not to hear what you are saying but to get your baseline level on something. This happened to me very recently where someone asked me a broad and seemingly friendly question.  I do know they want me to volunteer for something.  I answered rather vaguely and they kept asking.  Then when I stated that the volunteer job was more than I could handle, they made insinuations that then there would be no room for me on the volunteer team at all.  I don't know if that is true but can't imagine an all or nothing approach.  This person has no authority to make that decision.  But I was being pushed by their agenda to get that spot covered even if I was telling them it wasn't a good fit time wise for me.  ( you all are like, what the heck is she talking about, lol.  But hopefully I'm illustrating a point).

here's the full article and easy to read list.  Tell me where you might be vulnerable to manipulation.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201510/14-signs-psychological-and-emotional-manipulation
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973741 tn?1342342773
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Are you easily manipulated or pick up on it right away?  
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973741 tn?1342342773
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Well, I guess I have to start.  lol  My husband manipulates me when he wants me to go to some social thing I am NOT into by saying that the people that are going to be there specifically asked me to come.  That they really like me and want to see me.  

He has said that enough times that I KNOW it is HE who really likes me and wants me to be there.  :>))
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