Manipulators work behind the scenes, never exposing who they really are, otherwise they would no longer be able to manipulate. The most effective manipulation technique is to convince yourself and others that you are the victim of other people’s manipulation. By playing the part of the victim, manipulators hide the fact that they are manipulators, gain attention, sympathy and support, make others feel pressured and force them to act according to their will, which is what manipulators want, to control other people. So the best way to avoid being manipulated is to acknowledge the manipulator inside yourself and stop playing the role of victim.