One way to stop being manipulated

[00:00:00]So, we need to press pause to give ourselves a moment. Don't rush straight in with an answer.

[00:00:10]Give yourself a moment to reflect.

[00:00:14]Then, make sure that whatever you say is said in the most succinct way possible.

[00:00:23]So, keep your sentences short.

[00:00:27]If you're tempted to give too many explanations and a long-winded answer, then you are giving the other person the opportunity to start arguing more with what you're saying. What you want to do is minimize the opportunity for them to do that.

[00:00:49]Once you've given a short answer, if you're still feeling that you're being put under pressure or manipulated or feel unsafe in some way, then it's time to set a boundary.