Why do some people think it's ok to manipulate others?

Question

I want to know why some people are of the opinion that the world revolves around them and get away with getting others to do what they require. They also have no quarms about taking advantage of other people and just expect that they get what they want. I've known a few, now I'm interested in why they do it. (not just to me but plenty of others)

I am not venting about one person, I'm asking the question because I've known a number of this type.

Answer 1

now now now now now now now now.
do NOT misunderstood what they are trying to do.
their actions are actually not very difficult to explain.



it is,SIMPLIY,because they are still CHILDISH,or UNAWARE,or have a LOW(make that very low) EQ.
thats all,easy expalations.
those who manipulate others may soon realize that what they did in the past was stupid, and that is when they become aware of it.

Answer 2

You're obviously venting about a very specific person here. Otherwise the question makes little sense.
Since I don't know this person I wont give an opinion.

Answer 3

1) Power – physical, verbal, intellectual intimidation or threats, put-downs, belittling, withholding of things needed or wanted. The goal is to be in a “one up, I am right and you are wrong” position;

2) Unsolicited helping/rescuing – doing things for others when they do not request it, want it, or need it; helping others so they become indebted, obligated, and owe you. The goal is to be in the “after all I have done for you, and now you owe me” position;

3) Guilt – shaming, scolding, blaming others, attempting to make others responsible, trying to collect for past favors. The goal is to be in the “it is all your fault,” or “after all I have done for you and now you treat me like this” position;

4) Weakness/dependence – being (or threatening to become) helpless, needy, fearful, sick, depressed, incompetent, suicidal. The goal is to confuse want with need, with the message “if you do not take care of me, something bad is going to happen and it will be all your fault” position.

Answer 4

Perhaps because they feel that opportunities may not come again. Such people donot believe in creating opportunities but rather prefer to destroy than letting them to be availed by others. Survival of the top opportunists.

Answer 5

i know lots of people like this, in my opinion i think that it must be one of the only ways they've got what they wanted in live, or they grown up watching there parents doing it so they think this is normal. don't get mad at them pitty them. they haven't recived the right kind of love.x plus just keep them as far away as possible. there not good for you x

Answer 6

they only get away with it because people let them.

You could ask the same question the other way around.

Why do some people let people walk all over them?

Answer 7

im one of these people that your describing. its simple realy it called being the "alpha male". keeping people in check, keepin on top of things and not letting your gurd down so people won't do the same to you. its not about being happy its about haveing meaning how ever significant or insignicant! its not so people like you, its so people respect you and never know where they stand with you. not many choose this path cause they can't handle it!
have no pain and no shame

Answer 8

It's a power trip. It's time to find a new friend.

Answer 9

because it makes them feel better about themselves and think that people actually like them or there must be something about them that makes then think they can
dani xx

Answer 10

Because you are allowing them to manipulate you.