The one label that immediately sets off alarm bells and makes us want to distance ourselves from someone isn’t ‘jerk’, ‘loser,’ or ‘weirdo’ – it’s ‘creepy’. The term ‘creepy’ doesn’t simply describe social awkwardness, nor is it solely about a person’s appearance or behav...
“If someone you’re trying to influence doesn’t trust you, you’re not going to get very far; in fact, you might even cause doubt because you come across as manipulative(会 摆布人的),” Cuddy says. “A warm, trustworthy person who is also competent gains admiration, but only after ...
Sometimes, mirroring someone else can help you understand what makes them tick, not entirely unlike method acting, but with the goal of building empathy and understanding between two real people, rather than portraying a character. To walk in someone else’s shoes can be a powerful way...
Gaslighting: Denying or dismissing someone’s valid feelings/reactions in order to manipulate them into questioning their own reality/perception. The core of manipulative insincerity is lacking the courage and care to honestly challenge someone while showing you care about them as a person. It is hi...
and gifts and favors. Manipulators often use guilt by saying directly or through implication, “After all I’ve done or you,” or chronically behaving needy and or helpless. They may compare you negatively to someone else or rally imaginary allies to their cause, saying that, “Everyone;”“...
Manipulative behavior refers to the intentional efforts made by someone to influence or control another person's thoughts, emotions, or actions, usually for their own benefit or advantage. This type of behavior can take many forms, from subtle mind games to more obvious ploys. ...
What makes someone a psychopath?They can be very impulsive, frequently looking for stimulation, often sexual, and they don't take responsibility for their actions. It's always somebody else's fault! And there may be a history of antisocial behavior as children although the usual story is that...
An either-or fallacy occurs when someone claims there are only two possible options or sides in an argument when there are actually more. This is a manipulative method that forces others to accept the speaker’s viewpoint as legitimate, feasible, or ethical. This type of black-and-white ...
Ultimately, it’s all about someone else telling her how to try to mold YOU into someone you’re not. It’s time for us to take an active role. After all, we do that when we approach a woman for the first time, meet her and ask her out. We do that when we seduce her and m...
In movies, TV shows, and books, a foil character is someone who contrasts with another character – usually the main character – to highlight their qualities.