How do you deal with feeling manipulated?

Posted by one woman cine on February 7, 2007, at 8:05:09

I usually find out after a spell I'm being manipulated - I've had this happen numerous times in life and I find myself feeling a mixture of emotions - angry at "being stupid" and the lag time in recognizing the signs.
I also feel somewhat intruded upon - acted upon in a way that I do not want to be acted upon - or having my feelings "orchestrated" - like I'm a playing an instrument but not able to decide what to play or when. (Hmm, etymology of "played" anyone?)
Sometimes my best option with manipulation, if all else fails, is executing an exit strategy.
Just wondering what anyone else might do - or coping mechanisms.

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How do you deal with feeling manipulated? one woman cine 2/7/07
Re: How do you deal with feeling manipulated? Jo U.K 2/8/07
Re: How do you deal with feeling manipulated? zenhussy 2/8/07
Re: How do you deal with feeling manipulated? » zenhussy one woman cine 2/9/07
Re: How do you deal with feeling manipulated? » one woman cine zenhussy 2/9/07
Re: How do you deal with feeling manipulated? » zenhussy fayeroe 2/9/07
thank you! great contribution to the convo » fayeroe zenhussy 2/9/07
Re: How do you deal with feeling manipulated? » zenhussy scratchpad 2/11/07
Re: How did you disengage? any examples? (nm) » scratchpad zenhussy 2/11/07
Re: How did you disengage? any examples? » zenhussy scratchpad 2/11/07

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