The Magic of Detachment: How to Let Go of Other People and Their Problems

by Lyn Kelley

When we’re being manipulated we always have a feeling that something isn’t right, but usually can’t pinpoint exactly what it is. This is called emotional manipulation.

Emotional manipulators’ main tactics are guilt-tripping, criticizing and shaming.

And you must be in the business of self-protection every minute of every day!

And I finally learned that you should never have to convince people of who you are. They should be able to accept who you are. Once you get into the “convincer” role, you are in the weaker position.