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Old Dec 13, 2011, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by elliemay View Post
Manipulation, to me, is a more subtle form of coercion. Both are attempts to get a person to behave in a manner that is counter to what they want.

IMO.
Yes this is my definition of manipulation as well. Almost like an emotional rape,.
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