so many things are manipulative that you wouldn’t expect to be. one can be very nice and manipulative. any time someone is altering their behavior to evoke a specific response from another, they’re being manipulative. it’s okay and important to recognize that.

anytime you separate yourself from the problems you see outside of you, you begin perpetuating that thing. it’s ok to recognize that everyone has manipulative tendencies. it’s important to recognize when you’re doing it so that you can reprogram behaviors.

i.e people pleasers, codependent people, love bombers.. acting a certain way..supporting for what they offer..the silent treatment to get attention.. taking care of the world... not for them or bc that’s what they want.. but bc you receive/want something in return.

people think manipulation is bad when it results in poor things. but manipulation can also result in good feelings... but does that make it good? i don’t believe so. not if it’s inauthentic.