They may twist your words or recollections to make you doubt your perspective and feelings
Manipulators often shift the focus onto themselves, portraying themselves as the victim in the situation
They might belittle your emotions or concerns, making you feel that your boundaries are unreasonable
Expect them to escalate conflicts or create unnecessary drama to divert attention away from your assertiveness
They may try to guilt you into retracting your statements or feelings, making you feel responsible for their reactions
Manipulators might threaten to withdraw love or support as a way to punish you for asserting yourself
They may disguise their manipulative tactics as concern for your well-being, making it harder to recognize their true intentions