This month on Mercy Talk, we’ll be welcoming special guest Jenn Otero as we dive into our theme, “How to Deal”. In this series, we’ll be looking at 5 difficult, yet common behaviors we often encounter in relationships and how to deal with them in healthier ways. In this episode, we’ll be looking at “The Manipulator” role in a relationship and practical ways to identify their behavior before it blindsides you. Also, in this episode: 

• Reclaiming the good in the word “NO”   
• How to recognize the part we play in a manipulator’s game (and walk away) 
• Leaving self-blame and guilt behind when dealing with a manipulator