Relationships with toxic people must be terminated. This rule works, it works best.
The only question is that such an opportunity is not always available. Sometimes you have to deal with a manipulator, which is not pleasant, which entails many consequences. But you can avoid them, and continue the interaction, if necessary.
The latter only needs to be built in a certain way, to make it safe. And for this you need to know a few secrets.
Know your rights
Everyone has the right to personal boundaries, to refuse, to set priorities, to have their own desires. Personal space should not be allowed to be encroached upon by anyone.
It needs to be designated, and at the same time be unshakable. It will be difficult for a manipulator to resist such a force.
Don't take anything to heart
The manipulator acts in order to evoke emotions, to anger someone. He deliberately says and does things that will not be pleasant for the interlocutor.
In this case, you need to not fall for tricks, let things go in one ear and out the other. This will allow you not to give the toxic opponent pleasure, and make him change the subject.
Ask leading questions
You shouldn't fall for any tricks, or rush to make a decision if there is pressure. You should ask the manipulator questions, try to prolong the conversation, and find out all the details during it.
He will not expect such behavior, he will be forced to either change tactics or refuse to get what he wants. The second option will be the most likely.
Refuse
A clear refusal will definitely throw the manipulator off track. He will not expect persistence, he will be surprised that his tricks do not work. In this way, the individual will protect himself, give himself the opportunity not to take on unnecessary obligations, not to be responsible for what he should not.
If refusal does not help, you need to clearly formulate your position, arguing "no" in this way. This will certainly work.
Such techniques should always be used in the process of communication with a manipulator. This will give you the opportunity to protect yourself and not succumb to unwanted influence.
