10 Types of Emotional Manipulators

sclez:

cloudsong:

psych-facts:

From: http://onlinecounsellingcollege.tumblr.com/

1.    The Constant Victim – This kind of individual will always finds a way to end up as a victim in their relationships.

2.    One-Upmanship Expert – This person uses put downs, snide remarks and criticisms, to show that they’re superior, and know much more than you.

3.    Powerful Dependents – They hide behind the mask of being weak and powerless – then use their helplessness to dominate relationships. That is, they send the subtle message “you must not let me down.”

4.    Triangulators – This person tries to get other people on their side. They’re quick to put you down, and to say some nasty things. They separate good friends or drive a wedge in families.

5.    The Blasters – They blast you with their anger or they blow up suddenly. That stops you asking questions – in case there’s a showdown.

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I know several of these kinds of people. Namely, #2 who would always piss me the fuck off, so finally I told her to hit the fucking road.

My Dad is actually all of these types rolled into one. It’s frightening at times.

my Mother is the first one 8)