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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Emotions can be used as manipulation

In therapy sessions with both a man and a woman, it's common to see women expressing more emotions and tears. However, emotions can sometimes be a manipulation tactic. For instance, a woman might cry to avoid addressing issues brought up by the man, forcing him to shut down and making herself the victim. Being the victim can be a position of power as it shifts the focus to the other person as being wrong. In therapy, such manipulation is addressed to encourage a more constructive approach to communication and problem-solving.

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