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	<title>Better Relationships &#187; manipulation</title>
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		<title>Dealing with Controlling People</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Swaniger]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“If I Win, You Lose” is Not Our Only Option! Control, like most facets of human behavior, is probably best experienced in moderation. At one end of the spectrum, control is a positive, adaptive tool. For example, control over prolonged and constant chaos in our lives is usually a good thing. At the other end, control can be seen as negative. People who are over-controlled to the point of being unable to feel or express emotion can find life’s expected turmoils to be difficult or even impossible to handle. While some control is appropriate, especially when the control is used as a way of adapting to some aspect of our own lives, it can spread out to other people when it’s taken to the extreme &#8230; and sometimes we don’t realize that we end up controlling other people. We sometimes walk a thin line in this regard. Controlling others has the potential to be a highly negative experience, not only for the one controlled, but also for the controller. The Controlling Person&#8217;s Motivation On the surface, we might think of a controlling person as one who is strong, independent, and even a natural born leader. But this is seldom the case. Ask yourself, why would a person need to dominate the actions and feelings of another person? It could be because the controlling person may privately experience a great deal of self-doubt, negativity, and lack of fulfillment. Controllers may be people who lack the tools to achieve personal integrity through their own resources &#8230; but they get a feeling of fulfillment when they can control the behavior of another person. With this thought in mind, we can see the controlling person as one who may be the weak and dependent party in an interaction. And it may be the one who is controlled who actually has more strength – that is, it takes strength to give in to the needs of another person (the controller). Control and Conflict in Relationships We can draw on the strength and energy of another person when we may feel unable to provide for our [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Manipulation in Relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Swaniger]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are all vulnerable to manipulation in relationships, whether between friends, parents, children, employers, coworkers or neighbors. When we let someone manipulate us we are allowing them to control our thoughts, feelings, behavior and our motives through their deceptive, exploitative and unfair means. A manipulative relationship is one-sided and unbalanced and is not the same as influence. The manipulator achieves their goal at the expense of the person being manipulated. For those of us who  aren&#8217;t sure we&#8217;re being manipulated or want help help dealing with a manipulative partner, talking to a professional therapist is often helpful. Are You in a Manipulative Relationship? Answer &#8220;True&#8221; or &#8220;False&#8221; to the following questions: I sometimes feel confused about what my partner really wants. I feel that my partner frequently takes advantage of my giving nature. Even when I do something that pleases my partner, the positive feelings never last very long. With my partner I feel that it’s hard to just be myself or do what I really want to do. Around my partner I feel taken for granted. I seem to work harder on this relationship than my partner does. My partner has a very strong impact on what I think and feel. I sometimes feel that I am trapped in my relationship and there’s no way out. I feel that I need my partner more than my partner needs me. No matter how much I’ve done, I feel that it’s not good enough for my partner. I feel that my partner does not understand who I really am. I don&#8217;t feel as good about myself in my relationship as I once did. If you answered “True” to more than half the questions you might want to consider exploring whether or not you’re in a manipulative relationship. Dealing with Manipulation If you’re in this kind of relationship and want to change it, there are effective ways to stand up against manipulation and bring your relationship back into balance.  Here are things you should know and some ways that you can help yourself. Step 1.0: How to spot manipulation. Manipulators watch and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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