A tactic that destroys your reputation and credibility. If you notice it in your partner, it's best to talk to him, and if he denies it, leave him as soon as possible. Namely, manipulators use different tactics to achieve their selfish goals. Their purpose is to humiliate the person with whom they are in an emotional relationship.
Such people easily manipulate the feelings of another person, as this brings them great joy and satisfaction.
No one wants to have that type of person in their life, least of all they want to be in a relationship with that type of person.
Although manipulators are very difficult to detect at first glance, there is an important sign to remember that can reveal them.
The first sign that a person is a manipulator is defamation.
Manipulators threaten your self-esteem and make you feel unworthy, make you feel bad.
Since they cannot control how other people perceive you, they assume the role of victim and will try to defame you in front of others by slandering you. You will become the person who wants to destroy them.
Words hurt. Slander is not love. It's time to break up. Photo: Andrik Langfield / UnsplashDefamation is common in romantic and friendship relationships. It is a way with which manipulators want to destroy your reputation and image of you, with people who are close to you, so that you would not have support from them in case you decide to end such a relationship.
In this case, they will present themselves, as we have already mentioned, as a victim and as someone who is fighting for the existence of the relationship while you do nothing.
Manipulators then use various lies, take advantage of your weaknesses, secrets and fears.
The best way to prevent defamation is to always be in control and stick to the facts. It is best to always tell the truth and only the truth. Don't apologize when it's not your fault, but tell everything honestly.
People who truly trust and respect you will understand the whole situation. It is important that you are strong, consistent with yourself and that you persevere until the end. Don't deviate from the truth.
Recognize manipulative tactics in time and do not worry about the opinions of others, because the mask of the manipulator always falls from the face.
