The Manipulator's Playbook: 8 Tactics They Use & How to Shut Them Down

Have you ever felt like your emotions are being used as a weapon against you? Are you exhausted from conversations that feel like a fog of confusion, where your reality is constantly questioned? This isn't a normal disagreement; it's manipulation. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the manipulator's playbook. We will expose 8 of the most common and insidious tactics they use—from love bombing and gaslighting to triangulation and silent punishment. More importantly, I will give you a clear, step-by-step guide on how to counter these attacks, break their patterns, and reclaim your sanity and your power. It's time to stop playing their game and start writing your own rules.