How to spot a manipulator, as per psychology

Tips to spot a manipulator

From gaslighting to playing the victim, people use many cunning ways to manipulate others to get what they want. Here we list 8 ways to spot a manipulator and beware of them.

Gaslighting behaviour

Gaslighting is when a person makes you doubt your perception and memories, thus making you feel confused and question your viewpoint. Manipulators use this tactic to get away from admitting their fault.

Excessive flattery

Manipulators use their charm or compliment you excessively to gain your trust and lower your defenses. Once you do that, they’l extract information from you and use it against you.

Playing the victim

People who manipule others frequently portray themselves as victims. They do this to make others feel guilty and thus manipulating them to do what they want.

They withhold information

They selectively share or hide information in order to maintain their control over people and situations.

They emotionally blackmail others

Manipulators exploit your emotions, and use guilt or fear, to pressurise you into doing what they wish.

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Frequent lies or deceit

Manipulators are often lie even about little things, to keep control or create confusion among people.

Passive-aggressive behaviour

Instead of speaking up directly, they use subtle tactics like taking a dig or giving silent treatment to make you feel guilty or uncertain. They play with your emotions to get away with things.

Boundary pushing and blaming

Manipulators often ignore your boundaries to test how far they can go without being challenged. And when confronted, they shift the blame on others and avoid accountability.

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