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If you’re ever in a conversation, and you think the other person is manipulating you (whether to get what they want or just because they enjoy being manipulative), then knowing these phrases will help. Knowing these phrases can help you identify manipulation tactics and throw them off your back.
They are often used by manipulators who prey on others for personal gain, using psychological tactics like gaslighting, fear-mongering, or guilt-tripping. Manipulators use them to take advantage of others and turn the tables on their victims.
To protect yourself, learn these phrases and their hidden meanings. Here are 10 common phrases used by manipulative people:
1. “It doesn’t matter.”
One of the most common manipulation tactics relates to dismissal. Manipulators will often dismiss something so you won’t pay attention or just stop worrying about it. This phrase is used when you bring up an important problem or concern, but the other person dismisses it with a wave of the hand and says, “It doesn’t matter. Don’t worry about it.”
“It doesn’t matter” is a manipulation tactic designed to dismiss, ignore, or dismiss and ignore at the same time. It’s often used by manipulators who want you to focus on something else so they can take advantage of your feelings…
