Bipedal Primate Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 PRO TIP: Covert passive aggressive manipulators love to start conversations with: "I'm concerned about you." "I care about you." "I'm worried about you." This type of passive aggressive communication is a strategy used by covert manipulators as a way to level up their dominance, to intimidate the target, to leave the target feeling self-doubt, and to put the target on the defensive. Manipulators want to control the target's emotions and actions. In my opinion, a better way to start a conversation is with curiosity.For example, "How are you? I am very curious to know more about what has happened. A healthy person, who is in ally, will never start a conversation putting you on the defensive. A true friend who respects you, will want to hear about what has happened, from you, before they solidify their thoughts and feelings. The appropriate time for a friend to declare 'I'm worried about you' is after you have told them the story! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/USO6gq5hHJ4"frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccuTron Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 "And get toxic people out of your life" -- and they keep showing up, like weeds, it's not just one sweep. Gotta keep vigilant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanT Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Great video! I've certainly come across this kind of thing, often coupled with ''people might think... '' Eugh! How's the old saying go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathryn Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Oh man, so true! I wince to even call that sort of thing a "conversation" because a conversation indicates that there is an exchange of ideas. Someone dumping their feelings like that is one way. More of an infliction than a conversation. Great content, as usual, Miss Sacha! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipedal Primate Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 "And get toxic people out of your life" -- and they keep showing up, like weeds, it's not just one sweep. Gotta keep vigilant. Yes, I agree, narcissists are like weeds, we must 'keep vigilant.' :-) Great video! I've certainly come across this kind of thing, often coupled with ''people might think... '' Eugh! How's the old saying go Thank you for the lovely compliment. Another funny quote: Don't break my leg and then try to sell me a broken crutch! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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