We recognize that sometimes the words out of our mouths are not the best, and we feel guilty right after saying them. However, there are those people in the world who are emotionally controlling and manipulative. They will use passive-aggressive behaviors to get their way, and they will keep using these behaviors to prevent you from saying or doing anything that they do not like. You may often not even realize that the other person is using this kind of behavior because they are very good at deceiving you and keeping the information hidden. This often results in the victim leaving the situation a little bit confused about what happened.
On the other hand, some emotional manipulators use more force and are more overt in their tactics. They will use tactics that will leave you shamed, fear, or utilize guilt trips, and often the victim will be left feeling immobilized and stunned. This is exactly what the manipulator wants them to feel. If the victim is stunned and not able to respond to them, they can walk away as the winner, and in their eyes, that is enough.
People will be better able to take advantage of you and use these tricks if you are not aware of what you should look for.
