People with low self-esteem often seek external validation. Manipulators exploit this need to control their actions and decisions.
Avoiding confrontation makes people vulnerable to manipulation. They comply to keep peace, even at their own expense.
Being empathetic is great, but without boundaries, manipulators take advantage of their kindness and guilt-trip them into compliance.
If you struggle to say no, manipulators will exploit your willingness to please, making you feel obligated to do things you don’t want to.
Those who crave approval may ignore red flags and tolerate toxic behavior to feel accepted, making them easy targets for manipulation.