Some people try and manipulate as a kind of test,
whether it be a conscious or subconscious act on
their part, and without being gender specific.
If you don't allow it, you pass the test.
For some it has just become an intrinsic part of their
nature to try and manipulate others.
Some people seem to enjoy being manipulated,
even though they complain about it. Why else
would they put up with it. No law that says you
have to.
Why complicate the simple. If someone is trying
to manipulate you don't allow it. There, problem
solved.
All that being said there is one more thing.
If you don't read and agree with my post, I wont
like you anymore. LOL