These signs will tell you if you're in a relationship with a manipulative person

Alisha Alam | May 27, 2018, 14:11 IST
If you're in a relationship which is constantly draining you both emotionally and physically, chances are that your partner is manipulating you. It's often hard to detect manipulation and so dealing which such a partner can prove to be quite tricky. But a few relationship experts have given out some pointers to help people figure out if they're unknowingly in a manipulative relationship.

The guilt trip: If they end up trying to send you on a guilt trip every time you have an argument even when it's not your fault, they're trying to manipulate you.

Undermining your confidence: In a manipulative relationship the conspirer will always want to control you. And so they make you doubt yourself by lowering your self-confidence.

It’s never their fault: Every time you have an argument they behave as if it isn't their fault and this may make you feel like a victim. This is good for them because it helps control you.

Justification: They have a justification for everything and can make up reasons for every little thing. Which means there's no winning an argument with them.

Rampant narcissism: Manipulators tend to be narcissistic about everything. Every conversation will begin with them and end with them. Also, if they feel they're losing out on the argument they tend to quickly change the subject.

So, now that you know which signs to look out for, make sure you steer clear of manipulative people and relationships.

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