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6 Common Phrases People Use To Manipulate You: Vocabulary
6 Common Phrases People Use To Manipulate You: Vocabulary
Vocabulary:
1. Pushy - behaving in an unpleasant way by trying too much to get something
or to make someone do something;
2. Discount - to decide that something or someone is not worth considering or
giving attention;
3. Brush off - to refuse to consider what someone says, or to not admit that
something may be true or important.
Have you ever had a partner, parent, or friend who always made you feel guilty?
Do they make you feel like you owe them something? According to Sharie Stines,
a California-based therapist who specializes in abuse |əˈbjuːs| and toxic
relationships, manipulation is an emotionally unhealthy psychological strategy
used by people who are incapable |ɪnˈkeɪpəb(ə)l| of asking for what they want and
need in a direct |dɪˈrekt| way. You should note that there are different forms of
manipulation ranging from a pushy |ˈpʊʃɪ| sales person to an emotionally abusive |ə
ˈbjuːsɪv| partner. In either |ˈaɪðə| case, it's important to be aware |əˈweə| of when
someone may be manipulating you.
Number four, "I know you feel strongly about this, but I needed to do it my
way. It's what's best for us."
Were you ever made to feel guilty and stayed in a relationship or friendship against
your better judgment? When people wanna hold onto something, sometimes they
may use phrases that are unintentionally manipulative to get what they want. This
includes making decisions in the name of doing what's best for both of you.
Remember that in a healthy relationship it's important to have both of your inputs
heard and respected. Otherwise, they may end up making all the decisions and
doing what's convenient for them and not you.