We all know what it is.
People are and can be manipulative and manipulated. However, it takes a special kind of person to create or come up with a plan to deliberately go out of their way to manipulate someone.
Usually, this manipulation is brought on by jealousy or insecurity. This lack of self-worth is followed by attention seeking, drama, and extreme behavior. It is clear to see how the manipulator creates, causes, or makes up lies to garner attention from friends and individuals around them. It takes time to see this and it is not always evident from the beginning of a friendship with such individuals.
It’s a Game.
To them, this is a game. It’s often calculated and prefabricated stories that are played out. This act is much like overacting and eventually the individual is caught and forced to backtrack or make peace to return to her former self in a group.
Exiting, leaving, and causing problems within a group is essentially acting out like a pouting child. To them, the act of manipulation comes at a cost. Gaining and losing people in their lives are normal.
Because like all lies, the truth will come out. This is when the manipulator gets caught crying wolf one too many times.
They are Bullies
This insane jealous and hurtful behaviour can be seen on social media. The manipulation often is accompanied by the individual creating several social media accounts and wreaking havoc in group chat settings.
Spreading rumors on social media and messaging the targeted ones while spreading false information.
The insecurity of this individual is clear. A cornered weak dog will bark and bark but has little bite. Instead, they try and use the tools at their disposal such as chats, fake accounts, and personal interactions to create drama.
Such is the Case
Recently I too have been targeted and that certain individual is known to me. This is disturbing because I know who you are. Don’t think that the group and I don’t know.
We know and we are aware of your sly and cunning ways. We do not call you out because we know that you have done a good job of manipulating others around you.
In order to keep them safe and to keep the peace I have yet to call you out on your antics. Give it time I say…
I’ll hand you the rope and watch you hang yourself…
That is not to be taken literally of course. But you get the idea. I know who you are and what you are up to. Unfortunately for you… I have patience and time on my side. While you and your jealous ways are a ticking time bomb… I think of you like fireworks. Lots of noise, and lots of colorful splashes in the sky with little substance or power to cause real damage. Make no mistake, we know who and what you are… I hope you have read this far because I know you are nuts!
