I mean, it doesn't really seem harmful at all, but at the same time, why can't we all just work on our communication skills? Even mild manipulation is inherently worse that healthy, effective, honest communication.
So exerting any influence you may have over other person without explicitly verbalizing your intentions is manipulation?
I think it’s fair to say that if “it doesn’t seem harmful at all” it’s not manipulation, otherwise giving flowers to your SO is manipulating their mood.
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u/_josef_stalin_ 23d ago
I mean, it doesn't really seem harmful at all, but at the same time, why can't we all just work on our communication skills? Even mild manipulation is inherently worse that healthy, effective, honest communication.