What is the cost of falling for a manipulator? For some, it could be losing out on a job promotion, having your pension taken in a bad investment, finding out too late that your spouse has been having an affair, or being traumatized or killed. When we hear about the individuals who callously con, hurt, and destroy from friends or on the news, we’re usually left asking questions. “How did they get away with it?” “Could anyone have stopped them?” Yes, they could have been stopped. One of the best ways to catch manipulation before it wreaks havoc on our lives is to hone our behavioral analysis abilities. Most human … Continue reading Don’t Get Manipulated: How to Spot Deception, Lies, and Manipulators