A manipulative person is one who uses others to achieve their own interests. They use others to achieve their goals and do not stop until they succeed.

Manipulation is the attitude of one person aimed at influencing another person to achieve certain objectives. It is the way in which an individual uses another person so that unconsciously, due to the subtlety of the manipulator, or consciously out of fear, commitment or guilt, he/she helps him/her to achieve his/her desire or what he/she is interested in. Manipulated people give in to the whims of another despite their own desires. It often occurs among friends, in the family or at work.

People who constantly try to exert control over others are very subtle and skilful in the tricks they use to achieve their goals, and their intentions are rarely apparent. They know exactly what they want and nothing and no one will stop them from getting it. They act without thinking about whether their actions are good or bad, and care little about how others feel about them. In most cases they are people with social skills. They are funny, kind, imaginative and possess great charm.

For the manipulator, it is essential to get the other person to act as he wishes or to agree with him. Otherwise, he rejects their friendship, he is not interested in having any further dealings with them. In spite of this, they remain cordial in their dealings even if they do not appreciate them. They are not to be trusted, they are very likely to spread rumours behind his back. Such acts reinforce their self-esteem, make them feel brave, important and secure, although they are generally quite insecure and emotionally immature, fearful of rejection and in need of affection. Underlying this is a problem of self-confidence and dependence on others. They need others to support them and make it easier for them to do their job.

We can all become manipulative people at some point in our lives. The need for control that we feel at certain times or in certain circumstances can make us try to manipulate others at specific moments in our lives.

People who have been manipulated often do not realise they are being manipulated until after the fact. Then they feel powerless, angry, and frustrated that they have acted contrary to their wishes and have allowed themselves to be deceived. They have allowed themselves to be lured and persuaded by people they considered trustworthy and from whom they expected a great friendship. But the result is that they have been used for the manipulator's interests and, once they no longer need them, they turn their backs on them, they are no longer useful to them.

The hypnotising effect that these people often have on others causes those who are being manipulated to act or to act or make comments with which they do not agree and which they would not have made if they had not been under their hypnotising effect. All manipulative people are aware of their need to control others. However, this is a deplorable act that violates the dignity of others. That is why we must not allow this to happen to us, for which, in any situation, we must think of our integrity as a person and not allow ourselves to be used. To fight them, we must not give in to their pressures. However, the best advice is to avoid the company of a manipulative person, to get rid of them as soon as possible, or to stand up to them. Don't let them check your mobile phone, control your schedule, your company, your chores, your free time, etc.