No matter how perceptive, cautious, or street-smart you may be, you could end up being a victim of emotional manipulation. That's because manipulators won't typically say, "I am going to manipulate you in T-minus 5,4,3,2...". Instead, they'll work in the shadows, taking advantage of your trust, openness, genuine interest in connection, and kindness.

Since your heart may want to believe that they are well-intentioned, you may overlook their manipulation attempts. Your intuition, though, may tell you something's not quite right. Maybe you're feeling........

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