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A. The Seven S’s of Aggressive Manipulation
#1 The “should” syndrome
• “You should show me respect.”
You owe me.…
• “You should meet my needs.”
You ought to.…
• “You should make me happy.”
I expect you to.…
• “You should give me security.”
You are supposed to.…
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t meet my expectations, you are guilty of neglect.”
#2 The scream
• Manipulation by pressure
• Manipulation by breaking communication
• Manipulation by intimidation
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t do what I want, I’ll make you wish you had.”
#3 The sarcastic sword
• Cutting humor
• Jabbing words
• Put-downs
• Mocking
The manipulator implies: “If you aren’t what I want you to be, I can use laughter at your expense.”
#4 The sexy seduction
• Suggestive clothing
• Sexy body movements
• Sensual ads
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t buy what I’m selling, you are not ‘macho.’”
#5 The showering of sentiments
• Excessive praise
to appeal to the ego
• Excessive affection
to gain a sexual advantage
• Excessive money
to buy control
• Excessive gifts
to make others feel obligated
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t respond to my generosity, you are ungrateful.”
#6 The subtle suggestion
• Guilt Game #1
“You are supposed to provide my security.”
• Guilt Game #2
“I expect you to make me happy.”
• Guilt Game #3
“You ought to meet my needs.”
The manipulator implies: “You ought to meet my needs, and since you don’t, you should feel guilty.”
#7 The sympathy seeker
• Being intentionally needy
• Having pity parties
• Acting hopeless unless a rescuer arrives
The manipulator implies: “You should care about my heart, and if you don’t, you are callous and cruel.”
B. The Seven S’s of Passive-Aggressive Manipulation
#1 The silent treatment
• Pouting, brooding and ignoring
• Rolling over in bed
• Locking the door
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t play my way, you don’t get my approval, my communication—or me.”
#2 The grand slam
• The slammed drawer
• The slammed door
• The slammed phone
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t meet my expectations, you don’t deserve any dialogue with me.”
#3 The sneer
• The curl of the lip
• The roll of the eyes
• The scowl of the eyebrows
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t do what I want you to do, you don’t deserve my respect.”
#4 The sigh
• The audible sigh
• The grunt or groan
• The smacked lips
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t meet my expectations, you will know how perturbed I am with you.”
#5 The suppressed support
• Withholding praise
• Withholding affection
• Withdrawing presence
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t meet my standards, I won’t give you a bit of attention.”
#6 The stall
• Intentionally slow
• Intentionally late
• Intentionally forgetful
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t let me control my life, I’ll get control in other ways.”
#7 The sniveling sober
• Timed tears
• Subtle sniffles
• Extended crying
The manipulator implies: “If you don’t meet my emotional needs, I’ll fall apart.”[1]
What the Bible Says...
Watch out for Manipulators
Help we Need
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[1] Hunt, J. (2008).
Biblical Counseling Keys on Manipulation: Cutting the Strings of Control (pp.
3–5).
Dallas, TX: Hope For The Heart.
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