Listen, I abhor manipulation, but I’ve always had an interest in understanding people. I’m Alexia Clemens with White Brick Real Estate
At the age of 20, I was a few years into college, working full-time. I had just started my first business when Manipulation arrived unexpectedly at my door for the very first time.
A friend introduced me to a young man about my age. She described him as transparent, honest, and thoughtful. Those are all traits that I value.
I couldn’t figure out why I felt confused. I started doubting my memory, my thoughts, my own judgment, and I began to think that I was crazy.
When you are honest, and capable, straightforward, self-sufficient. a tenacious problem solver, it can be hard to recognize manipulation; especially if you easily empathize with other people, or the person is really practiced at manipulating. Here is what I learned and taught my daughter: You can’t rationalize, bargain, compromise, negotiate, assist, help, love, or maneuver manipulation; the only response to manipulation is silence.
I can’t tell you how terribly thankful I am for the opportunity to study manipulation firsthand. It’s the reason I’m more astute than many people that I know and, what makes me a really good negotiator.
1 in 7 men (14% of the male population)
1 in 4 women ( 25% of the female population)
are affected by emotional abuse.
Emotional Manipulation is in schools, the workplace, and at home.
See our posts on manipulation ( links below), if you are selling a home.
If you are selling a waterfront home in Central Florida hire a Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE) to help.
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