Dr. Michael Stokes shares 4 Signs of Dysfunctional Narcissism for people seeking to avoid getting entangled in relationships with narcissists.
Manipulation
Manipulation is the deliberate and deceptive practice of influencing or controlling others to serve one’s own interests or agenda. It involves using tactics such as lies, guilt-tripping, gaslighting, or emotional appeals to gain power and advantage over the target. Manipulation can undermine trust and autonomy, causing emotional harm to the victims.
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