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A recent situation where I was being gaslighted and manipulated by who I believe to be a Master Manipulator caused me to do some research.
I’ve placed links for the information I found to help you do further reading and research.
A Master Manipulator is someone who is a master at operating in a manipulative manner to get people to think and act and do what they desire.
They use anything from excessive compliments, flattery, to ridicule, gaslighting, blaming, criticism, shaming, emotional blackmail, threats, insults, insinuations, fear, or even tears to get their way and control people or situations and people’s emotions.
They can skew any situation to make themselves look like the poor, abused victim. Or the hero. They will label everyone else to blame and cause you to feel mean or crazy if you think THEY are to blame for something - even though THEY ARE to blame.
Master manipulators are those individuals who have made a lifetime practice of using others to get their own wants and needs met. Their relationships eventually end up one-sided, although, at the beginning, they may go out of their way to please.
(Sep 5, 2023, https://www.psychologytoday.com)
They are strongly perceptive and will psyche you out to find which technique to apply to control each different situation and type of person. When they find the best method, they use it to their gain.
8 Ways To Deal With Manipulators
1. Ignore everything they do and say. ...
2. Hit their center of gravity. ...
3. Trust your judgment. ...
4. Try not to fit in with them...
5. Stop compromising. ...
6. Never ask for permission. ...
7. Create a greater sense of purpose. ...
8. Take responsibility for yourself.
Mar 15, 2015
How To Deal With Sneaky Manipulative People - LinkedIn
What happens when you ignore a manipulator?
An ignored manipulator may respond with aggressive behavior, like launching a smear campaign against you or calling and texting you frequently.
Alternatively, an ignored manipulator might try to get your friends or family involved in the conflict or guilt-trip you into contacting them.
What Happens When You Ignore a Manipulator? 9 Things to Know
They seek out the vulnerabilities in others in order to take advantage of them for their own benefits and deflect their true motives. They have no real ability to love, have empathy, guilt, remorse, or conscience.
Dec 26, 2017
What do manipulators do when they lose control?
Manipulative people often spread rumors and lies for their own entertainment or to gain control over others—even if they know the stories aren't true. When they realize they can't control you anymore, they may decide to punish you by ruining your reputation or turning people against you. Again they try to make you look like the bully and them the victim, but the opposite is true.
Don’t get involved in discussions or disputes with them. Separate yourself from them. Block them from all contact.
It’s ok to do so. The Word tells us to separate ourselves from evildoers. (1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1, Proverbs 6:27, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13 – these are just a few).
Get wise counsel and prayer. Control is a product of witchcraft. You don’t have to go through the situation alone.
Check out the links in the article for further help if this sounds like something you are experiencing.
Don’t second guess yourself. Don’t associate with that person. Get help even from legal authorities if you have to.
PRAYER
Lord give us wisdom, discernment, direction, guidance, and strength. Help us to be an inspiration and blessing to others and to help them through difficult situations like this. I proclaim that who the Son sets free is free indeed, and thank you for causing me to be free from this evil person and their curses.
In Jesus name,
Amen.
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