Manipulation

Here are a few phrases you might find people trying to use to manipulate you (or vice versa).The reason for this , is to stop you feeling the emotions that you are experiencing .In other words , another method of control-unfortunately we all do it to a greater or lesser extent :

 

• It 's for the good of the firm , family , religion , yourself
  
• It's for your own safety ( Health & Safety )
  
• Tears ( politicians & women – sorry ladies )
  
• I do so much for you – I have to do everything –you should be grateful . ( Victimhood )
  
• It's all your fault
  
• You're being oversensitive
  
• You let me down
  
• Think of people worse off than you ( eg the starving in Africa )
  
• I'm right
  
• I need or I want
  
• I'm so angry with you