Unlocking Vulnerability: 7 Surprising Emotional Traits That Make You an Easy Target for Manipulation
Wanting to be appreciated isn’t a flaw. But if someone only gives you validation when it benefits them, it’s not real approval—it’s control.
6) Overthinking
I used to think that analyzing every little detail would protect me from being manipulated. If I could just think things through enough, I’d see the red flags before they became a problem. But ironically, overthinking can make you more vulnerable.
Manipulators love when you second-guess yourself. They’ll feed you just enough doubt to make you question your own judgment, then offer their version of reality as the “logical” choice.
