casually label manipulative behavior as you see it. You might say something like, "It feels like you're trying to make me feel guilty about this. " Maybe I'm wrong.
This forces the manipulator to confront their tactics without escalating the situation. So, how does it work? When you calmly label a manipulator's tactic, you shift the dynamic by making their hidden behavior explicit.
So, you're essentially saying, "I see what you're doing. " without accusing or attacking them. So this brings awareness to their actions and it usually makes them reconsider their approach because most manipulators rely on subtlety and emotional confusion to maintain control.
So anything you bring to light will have its power lessened.
