Phrases Used by Manipulative People as per Psychology

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These phrases are often part of a broader pattern of manipulation aimed at controlling, discrediting, or disempowering the other person, here are some things to know.

1

You're overreacting

This phrase is used to make the other person doubt their feelings or reactions, often leading them to question their own emotions or perceptions.

2

You're too sensitive

This phrase is meant to invalidate the other person's feelings, suggesting that they are overly emotional.

3

If you really loved me, you would

This phrase is a classic form of emotional blackmail, where love or care is used as leverage to  make someone do something.

4

I didn't mean it like that

Manipulators use this phrase to deflect blame or responsibility, often after saying something hurtful or inappropriate.

5

Everyone else thinks you're wrong

This phrase is used to isolate the individual, making them feel like they are alone in their perspective, and pressuring.

6

You're the only one who can help me

This phrase is used to guilt-trip the other person into feeling responsible for the manipulator’s well-being or problems.

7

You're imagining things

By saying this, a manipulative person tries to make the other person doubt their perception of reality.