Just another manipulation tactic!

gcthrowaway2019 · 2020-08-26T17:52:04+00:00

This is exactly what happens when you tell men that we don't like being approached in non-social settings like on the street at night, at the grocery store or when we're busy doing something (on the phone, reading a book).

"Well I guess that means we shouldn't approach women at all ever again then!!! How are we supposed to show interest?!?!"

00Hypernova00 · 2020-08-26T16:36:50+00:00

Wow this is my ex.. Except I asked him to please stop poking my ass. It got annoying as hell. His response : fine!! I'll neeeever touch you again🙄 it's so utterly childish

obiwindukin · 2020-08-26T16:57:28+00:00

Or the other standard: "why you so sensitive? I'm just playin' wit' you" Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

madamejesaistout · 2020-08-26T17:45:48+00:00

So many times I want to respond, "Are you twelve? Because I'm not a pedophile, I don't have sex with children or men who act like children."

orchid447 · 2020-08-26T17:45:13+00:00

But with everything though. Why?

"You're gonna be late again?"

"If you want I can just go home. Is that better? Would that make you feel better?"

Sage_Planter · 2020-08-26T15:16:19+00:00

Then suddenly you're apologizing to him for making him feel bad when he overstepped a boundary that made you uncomfortable!

Ugh.

christmasforoutlaws · 2020-08-26T15:42:46+00:00

When men try that shit with me I always respond with "That would be an improvement!" or "I would really appreciate that, thanks!"

It makes them splutter with rage and also understand that you're not to be fucked with because manipulation won't work on you.

VrHastaLaMuerteBaby · 2020-08-26T16:52:38+00:00

"Actually, that'd be the best."

MakeURegret · 2020-08-26T18:00:51+00:00

Fake sadness. I watch for it religiously now.

Zeniite · 2020-08-26T23:10:30+00:00

Reminds me of something that happened between me and my ex about 4 years ago when he started to get lazy in the relationship and I said I wanted us to go out on dates (dude was a physician, he could afford to take me out every night of the week and still not hurt)

One day some time after I confronted him about feeling taken for granted, he texted me to say that one of his patients had emailed him to ask him out for a drink. He said that the nurses were joking that he should go.

I replied with, “Oh that’s so fun! It looks like we both have dates: My friend Will wants to introduce me to his friend Cody. He’s straight edge” (my ex knew I highly respected that)

Next, my ex: “Well at least my date likes to have fun”

Me (pulling a line straight from Why Men Marry Bitches): “Well it does sound like a promising opportunity. I don’t want to interfere and I wouldn’t want you to make the wrong decision. If you want to see other people, that’s fine. See if you like her and let me know when you’ve made your decision.”

The guy did a 180 so fast that I got whiplash as he texted me freaking out about how he didn’t want us to see other people and he was just worried that I was getting bored of him 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄 Following that, we began to go out to dinner weekly.

CoffeeBeforeAdulty · 2020-08-26T20:43:05+00:00

My ex reacted this way when I told him I didn't like how angry he got while playing Black Ops video games and said he would just get rid of it and never play it again.

I said "Okay. Your choice." 🤷‍♀️

Guess what didn't last. 🙄

mynameischihiro · 2020-08-26T21:11:58+00:00

Funny how you can’t spell manipulation without MAN.

2020-08-26T18:28:45+00:00

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Caspian-sea · 2020-08-26T19:17:05+00:00

Great, don’t ever speak again, in fact don’t breathe either, enjoy stewing in your pettiness & just drop dead.

pnkindi · 2020-08-26T21:11:25+00:00

Wow, yeah. A guy broke up with me because I refused to hug him while I was having an anxiety attack lmao

hongkonghenry · 2020-08-26T19:16:21+00:00

Please. Do us all a favour. Never speak again.

Sreshme · 2020-08-26T22:43:26+00:00

Wow just happened this with a guy friend. He commented something about my behavior. I told him I don’t like it and never liked it. And not going to tolerate anymore. He threw tantrums and complained how he cannot talk with me freely and gave ultimatum that he will never bring any personal topic with me.

I am like that works for me dude 🤣

dimpledoll13 · 2020-08-26T18:23:49+00:00

Omg so true.

DonDove · 2020-08-26T19:38:30+00:00

Oooof

2020-08-26T20:14:51+00:00

That's funny because I am the one who gets quiet xD!

ginnnnie · 2020-08-26T20:23:51+00:00

This has happened in my life!!!!

Works_For_Treats · 2020-08-26T21:42:11+00:00

Not only that but then HIS feelings get hurt. Poor baby.

CassieGreen85 · 2020-08-26T21:05:03+00:00

What is this properly called? Hyperbole? Mocking? Ridiculing?

My STBXH does this alllll the time.

Novemberinthechair · 2020-08-26T21:27:21+00:00

Yep.

tiniekittie · 2020-08-26T22:01:49+00:00

Thank you for the gold, u/dimpledoll13 ♡

pastadedientes · 2020-08-27T00:16:21+00:00

"I was looking for copper and found gold".

rating-throwaway88 · 2020-08-27T03:44:49+00:00

Took the words right out of my ex’s mouth

Title	Just another manipulation tactic!
Author	tiniekittie
Upvotes	1558
Comments	43
Date	August 26, 2020 3:03 PM UTC (5 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/FemaleDatingStrategy
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