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The Manipulation Traps in Dating 💔

How to Identify and Deal with Manipulative Players in Dating?

Emily is typing...
3 min readSep 29, 2023
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Dating can be a wonderful journey filled with excitement and discovery. However, it can also be fraught with challenges, especially when encountering individuals who are not genuine and use their dating experiences to manipulate and gaslight others, leaving them feeling awful.

Let us explore the characteristics of such individuals and sort out how to identify them and ultimately rid your life of their negative influence.

The Manipulative Player Persona

In dating, there are individuals who often present themselves as highly accomplished and valuable.

These individuals excel in one or more aspects, such as education, career, appearance, or wealth, making them appear irresistible.

They intentionally showcase their accomplishments, which might include prestigious degrees, international travel experiences, luxury possessions, and more, to create the impression that they are the perfect catch.

It’s crucial not to be blinded by such displays and to look beyond the façade.

Signals of Manipulative Behavior

  1. Initial Praise Instead of Getting to Know You: Genuine individuals typically start…

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