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Originally Posted by ar81  I do not resist manipulation because resisting involves playing the game. I just do not play the game. When someone blackmails me I tell that person he/she is blackmailing me. Manipulators hate to be exposed.
I prefer straightforward relations, where sincerity and not manipulation plays a major role. |
In case you misunderstood me, that's what I was saying with "ar81 is right" ... I noticed that you were pointing out the drama triangle, and recognizing and interrupting is the key.
Of course, calling someone on their manipulation is not the only way to interrupt it; there are ways of transforming it more subtly, too.