Spot the Tactics: How Manipulation Shows Up in Texts

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🛑 Gaslighting & Reality Distortion

📩 "I never said that. You’re imagining things again."

👉 Manipulator’s Intent: They want you to question your memory and doubt yourself, making them seem right even when they’re clearly lying.
💥 How It Affects You: You start second-guessing reality, feeling confused and powerless.

🔥 Guilt-Tripping & Emotional Blackmail

📩 "After everything I’ve done for you, this is how you treat me?"
👉 Manipulator’s Intent: They’re framing themselves as a selfless victim and making you feel like you owe them something.
💥 How It Affects You: You feel obligated to give in—even if you know it’s unfair.

🚧 Passive-Aggression & Backhanded Insults

📩 "Must be nice to just ignore people who actually care about you."
👉 Manipulator’s Intent: Instead of being direct, they’re guilt-tripping you with sarcasm so you feel bad and seek their approval.
💥 How It Affects You: You feel defensive and try to prove you’re not a bad person, shifting power in their favor