In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People

Dealing with a manipulator is like walking through a minefield—you never know where you’ll blow up. Couldn’t refuse your boss’s request because “only you can handle this task”? Put up with your partner, because “with this character besides him you’re nobody for anyone else”? Sacrifice yourself so you won’t look bad in front of friends? If you recognize these situations, and you often feel shame, guilt, and loneliness—then you’ve stepped on a manipulator’s mine. Doctor Simon has studied troubled people for almost 30 years and knows everything about effective ways to deal with them. The author believes that manipulators have dozens of tricks and tactics in their arsenal—using the victim’s kindness, compassion, love, and hope—and leaving behind only fears and doubts. This book will help you learn the manipulator’s traps so you’ll never fall for them.