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Dec 15, 1971 · A cult classic film from 1971, where Mickey Rooney plays a deranged makeup artist who kidnaps a woman and forces her to act in his bizarre plays. The movie features mannequins, cobwebs, props and a fast-forward scene of Rooney singing Chattanooga Choo Choo.
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Feb 18, 2020 · Learn about the dark trait of Machiavellianism, which involves exploiting others for one's own ends. Find out the signs of manipulation, the factors that shape it, and the new scale to measure it.
- Know Your Fundamental Human Rights*
- Keep Your Distance
- Avoid Personalization and Self-Blame
- Put The Focus on Them by Asking Probing Questions
- Use Time to Your Advantage
- Know How to Say “No”― Diplomatically But Firmly
- Confront Bullies, Safely
- Set Consequences
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The single most important guideline when you’re dealing with a psychologically manipulative person is to know your rights and recognize when they’re being violated. As long as you do not harm others, you have the right to stand up for yourself and defend your rights. On the other hand, if you bring harm to others, you may forfeit these rights. Foll...
One way to detect a manipulator is to see if a person acts with different faces in front of different people and in different situations. While all of us have a degree of this type of social differentiation, some psychological manipulators tend to habitually dwell in extremes, being highly polite to one individual and completely rude to another—or ...
Since the manipulator’s agenda is to look for and exploit your weaknesses, it is understandable that you may feel inadequate, or even blame yourself for not satisfying the manipulator. In these situations, it’s important to remember that you are not the problem; you’re simply being manipulated to feel bad about yourself so that you’re more likely t...
Inevitably, psychological manipulators will make requests (or demands) of you. These “offers” often make you go out of your way to meet their needs. When you hear an unreasonable solicitation, it’s sometimes useful to put the focus back on the manipulator by asking a few probing questions, to see if she or he has enough self-awareness to recognize ...
In addition to unreasonable requests, the manipulator will often also expect an answer from you right away, to maximize their pressure and control over you in the situation. (Salespeople call this “closing the deal.") During these moments, instead of responding to the manipulator’s request right away, consider leveraging time to your advantage, and...
To be able to say “no” diplomatically but firmly is to practice the art of communication. Effectively articulated, it allows you to stand your ground while maintaining a workable relationship. Remember that your fundamental human rights include the right to set your own priorities, the right to say “no” without feeling guilty, and the right to choo...
A psychological manipulator also becomes a bully when he or she intimidates or harms another person. The most important thing to keep in mind about bullies is that they pick on those whom they perceive as weaker, so as long as you remain passive and compliant, you make yourself a target. But many bullies are also cowards on the inside. When their t...
When a psychological manipulator insists on violating your boundaries, and won’t take “no” for an answer, deploy consequence. The ability to identify and assert consequence(s) is one of the most important skills you can use to "stand down" a difficult person. Effectively articulated, consequence gives pause to the manipulative individual and compel...
Learn how to identify and deal with psychological manipulation, a form of undue influence and emotional exploitation. Find out eight tips to protect your rights, set boundaries, and avoid being taken advantage of by manipulators.
Jun 15, 2023 · Manipulative behavior occurs when a person uses controlling and harmful behaviors to avoid responsibility, conceal their true intentions, or cause doubt and confusion. Manipulation tactics, such as gaslighting, lying, blaming, criticizing, and shaming, can damage a person's psychological well-being.
Jun 16, 2024 · Manipulation means pressuring others, sometimes in sneaky ways, to get what you want. The person doing the manipulating, called the manipulator, seeks to be in control.
A comedy about a deluded old man who thinks he's a great director, starring Mickey Rooney and Luana Anders. Read the critics' reviews and see the cast and crew of this 1971 film on MUBI.
Mar 15, 2023 · Although seemingly harmless, it can create an emotionally abusive relationship leaving the other person feeling confused, anxious, and fatigued. Learn more about the signs, causes, and coping strategies for manipulative behavior.
