“Unlocking the Secrets: 7 Sinister Mind Games Manipulators Use When They’re Backed into a Corner”
Instead, they send coded messages so you’ll feel guilty or responsible for their mood.
Passive-aggressive behavior allows a manipulator to maintain the upper hand by leaving you guessing.
You might even find yourself saying, “What did I do this time?” Over time, it becomes exhausting, and that’s precisely the point.
If they can wear you down, you’ll be more likely to bend to their will just to restore harmony.
7. The push-pull dynamic
I’ve saved a big one until last, friends. The push-pull dynamic can be especially confusing because it alternates between warmth and coldness, leaving you uncertain where you stand.