Defusing a manipulator
Recognize manipulative behavior to protect yourself against other people’s influence. Learn about their goals. Observe and record every action that your would-be manipulator takes. Hypothesize the goals the person might possess. Understand if the person is acting to achieve these goals. Predict the actions of the person based on her behavioral patterns you observe. Think about your actions and your behavior around others. Admit your instinctive reaction to a situation. Ask yourself what provokes you to make irrational decisions. Push back.