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Do you marvel at how some people are always able to get their way? These are people who have extremely high manipulative tendencies. The reason they are hard to identify is that they employ rather innocent tactics. However, any innocent act when used with ill intent turns into a tool for manipulation.

DISCLAIMER: Please note this is for educational purposes. If you find yourself relating to one, two, or any of the following signs, it doesn’t automatically classify you as a master manipulator. Please note this is not meant to discredit anyone. This video is not a substitute for professional advice or self-diagnosis. We advise you to seek professional help if you can relate to any disorders mentioned.

Do you relate to these signs and realized that you might be unintentionally manipulative? We have a video on that too: https://youtu.be/ubJe4w3Xm70

Writer: Ria Parikh

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