Its sad, but it is reality. People can and will try to manipulate others to achieve their aims. The manipulation is not always straight forward, in fact usually it is not. Now this is a compilation of my knowledge, things I’ve learned from reading books, articles, life and just general experience. Don’t quote or expect book accuracy. These are in my own words, based mainly on my own experience. That being said, there are many forms of manipulation. The worst by far in my opinion is “intentionally” manipulating someone. Recognizing a weakness or a kind heart and exploiting it to some end beneficial to you or your cause. This usually occurs with planning and deceit in the agenda. This is by far the nastiest form of manipulation in my opinion.

There is what I call “desperate” manipulation. Its the type of manipulation where a person uses panic, or desperate action to manipulate someone. For example: “I will cut my wrists if you leave me Johnny”.

Some manipulators are so accustomed to manipulating that they don’t even realize they are doing it. It just flows naturally from them.

I like to consider myself a pretty smart guy, legit smart and street smart, so I’m pretty sharp and catch on fast to people’s attempts