This practice, which is usually used more by men than women, can be managed with the help of a specialist. Discover what the most common behaviors of a manipulator are and what to do to correct it.
Explained in the simplest way, manipulation is the practice of using indirect behaviors and feedback to control the behavior, emotions, and relationships of others; This is usually done to gain control and dominance over the other person.
Manipulation significantly affects the dynamics of any relationship.not only by the establishment of these patterns of dominance that generate an imbalance in power dynamics, but by the development of harmful behaviors that can have strong emotional consequences on the other person.
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As we already mentioned, manipulation can be seen in different ways, since it is a practice that uses different strategies to achieve the objective of controlling the other; For this reason, we leave a list of the most common behaviors that are usually used for this:
- Lie frequently on different topics.
- Deny things that have happened.
- Use behavior passive-aggressive.
- Make the other feel that they are imagining things or whatis crazy”.
- Use silence as a punishment strategy.
- Criticize constantly different aspects of each other.
- Hide informationmoney or material goods.
- To blame to the other for things that are not their responsibility.
- Put the person in situations where feel unprotected and out of your comfort zone.
How common is manipulation?
Unfortunately, manipulative behaviors occur frequently. Although this type of behavior can occur within the framework of any social relationship, whether family, friends or at work, the information is very clear in romantic relationships; according to In a study conducted in 2013, 40% of women reported having been victims of verbal attacks and manipulation, compared to 31% reported by men.
Can you stop manipulating?
People who use such strategies may not know better ways to relate, perhaps because They grew up in a relationship in which they also received manipulation and, therefore, they repeat the patterns they learned.
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Now, This doesn’t mean it can’t be changed.any change process involves a lot of work, but these are some of the steps that should be considered to achieve it:
- The first step is recognize that negative behaviors occur.
- Then, it is important Identify what negative behaviors are and when they occur.
- It is necessary understand responsibility for one’s own actions and the consequences they have had.
- Finally, start develop alternative behaviors to manipulative behaviorsit is necessary replace negative behaviors with kinder ways of relating with friends, family and partner.
This is not a simple process and it can be good to do it with a supportive mental health professional. If you want to know more, you can contact our service channels via call or WhatsApp at 3330333588.