Self Discovery

Manipulation

noun
1. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one’s own advantage; “his manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means [syn: handling]

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I discovered today, that I’ve been allowing myself to be manipulated. It’s not that I’m a sucker, but I do tend to give folks the benefit of the doubt. Sigh.