Do controlling/manipulative people zero in on those with low self esteem?

Question

Having been in a situation like this...........and have since recovered and found the true me again...i can't help but wonder if this is the case. Can they pick a person out who has these issues? Cause I'm thinking they don't want to mess with a strong willed person.

Answer 1

it is amazing how controlling people are able to find the individuals they can control and manipulate. I don't know how they are able to do it, unless they try it on everyone but only the victims stick around. the others avoid them.  

Answer 2

I truly believe ...yes.Thats why ppl tell you never let your guard down.

Answer 3

They dont mess with strong willed guys coz manipulative people hate losing & being manipulated. They usually pick the people with low self-esteem coz maybe the guy with the low self-esteem has something they dont. And manipulative people are very very jealous, insecure chaps. Trust me on that, they wont agree to being insecure. But it is their insecurity that makes them manipulative

Answer 4

Not necessarily. Many times they target people that have similar or even higher self esteem levels. Actually, by definition, I would say that yes, controlling people will more often than not zero in on insecure people, while manipulative people are harder to detect and target just about anyone that they think could be useful to them, whether they're insecure or egotistical or whatever.

My tip? Show that you're smart and not to be messed with. If people are constantly manipulating and controlling you, be more wary and less susceptible to their trickery. If you think someone's toying with you, just be more careful around them, and watch out for yourself. That will make that person more doubtful that they can successfully use you for whatever, and might even repel them altogether. Good luck!

Answer 5

Do you think controlling, manipulators would admit to that? No...

Answer 6

Not necessarily - cos controlling/manipulative people generally like a challenge, not an easy target. Best wishes. UK