Unlocking Vulnerability: 7 Surprising Emotional Traits That Make You an Easy Target for Manipulation
Empathy is a beautiful thing, but if you’re not careful, it can be used against you. Not everyone deserves your kindness, especially those who see it as a weakness to exploit.
3) Fear of conflict
I used to think avoiding conflict was a strength—keeping the peace, staying agreeable, not rocking the boat. But the truth is, manipulators love people who hate confrontation.
If you’re afraid to speak up, push back, or say “no,” you’re exactly the type of person they can control.
They’ll pressure you into decisions, guilt-trip you into compliance, and count on the fact that you’d rather be uncomfortable than cause a scene. And before you know it, you’re saying “yes” to things you don’t want, just to avoid an argument.
