DO YOU WANT TO DISARM THE MANIPULATERS IN YOUR LIFE “SERIOUSLY AND FOR A LONG TIME”? Keep my favorite “neutralization” techniques: 1. COUNTERATTACK Do you know people who love to press for pity, motivate their requests by saying that “you are a good person/we definitely can’t cope without you, etc., etc.”? And after this heartbreaking monologue, such characters will definitely try to shift their problems and responsibilities onto you. What to do? Ask for help in return: For example, if a colleague constantly asks you to replace her at work or go out on your day off, contact her with a similar or similar request. The manipulator's attention will quickly switch from you to another "object".2. STOP BEING A DEBTOR At one time they provided you with a service (for example, they helped you get a job or settled a serious issue for you) and after that you now periodically hear “reminders” addressed to you in the form of repeated requests “to show your gratitude for the help.” In this case, thank your “benefactor” for his support, find out exactly how much you owe for his help, pay off and NEVER deal with this person again.3. AVOID GENERALIZING This type of manipulation is quite common. And it is based on attempts to knock you out of your emotional balance with the help of phrases like: “You ALWAYS do EVERYTHING at the wrong time,” “We ALWAYS have problems because of you,” “EVERYONE ALWAYS succeeds in EVERYTHING, but you ALWAYS do it!”. Obviously that none of these statements are objective. In response to them, confidently and calmly ask for specific examples of when you were late/let everyone down, etc., etc. As a rule, the manipulator is lost and cannot prove his statements. Well, if you regularly encounter manipulation, are lost from communicating with toxic people, and it is difficult for you to maintain calm and confidence in such conditions - come to me for a CONSULTATION. Together we will not only analyze your behavior patterns, but also develop the correct sequence when interacting with others, which will definitely reduce the number of negative characters in your life. Sign up for offline and online consultations - in the profile header. I will also be very grateful for your stories and comments - What manipulations do you encounter most often? Do you have any favorite ways to neutralize such manipulative “comrades”?"?