Stop whatever you’re doing right now and watch this… it’s actually very important in your relations with humans.

I know some folks that check all these boxes

Sounds like a sociopath/narcissist/narcopath And his/her destructive tactics to (TRY) to: Invalidate Gaslight Deceive Blame shift Mock Undermining you Making you weaker in a gradual way Putting you down Shoving you aside Discrediting you Erasing you Robbing your essence Robbing joy Robbing peace Robbing your self esteem Doubting your credibility- These people are clouds without water Trees with no fruit Doubly dead because there’s no root

This is how you become a more rounded person! Look at it as a matter of what the other person is doing sure, however the work starts and ends with yourself. That way you’ll be identify it better in others when you’ve done it in yourself is what I think is his ultimate message.

I don’t know, but if a person makes a serious conversation about something Not related to themselves and they use feelings to justify their argument, I see that as a scapegoat to not confront reality. It comes across very weak and sometimes weird.

Wow, I couldn't agree more.. This really hits home. We often forget how essential empathy and understanding are in our interactions.

That's a fantastic find! He's so dead on! It is such a great tool to assess relationships as well as your own behaviors. I like that he includes a check-in with yourself. So many of these tips are utilized by folks who are manipulative to use as a weapon. They're best utilized in this manner,sadly those who manipulate won't do the self reflection parts. Nonetheless this is a handy tool.

Anyone who points at someone or something else when confronted with something is not in my social network. Recognizing victim mentality is important, especially for those of us who avoid unnecessary drama at all costs.

Simply stated: projection

I know someone who does all of these things

Universe You inverse. As above, so below. The world is a reflection.