Manipulation  is a psychological strategy that is used to control people for one's personal gain. Manipulators use various strategies to gain control over others. Some of them are threatening, playing the victim card,intimidating and bullying. They blame and shame people and exploit them constantly to satisfy their agenda without the other person realizing  it. They have a strong desire to gain power over others at any cost and to do so they can cross all limits. Their exploit the vulnerabilities that exist in other people - Fears, anxieties, insecurities etc. It is extremely important to identify manipulative behaviors and to learn to deal with manipulation. Remember, Manipulators are everywhere!