Mammalian brain · Relational Manipulation
Isolation Tactic
Cutting someone off from outside advice, comparison and support — 'don't talk to your lawyer, it'll slow things down' — so the manipulator becomes the only source of reality.
An everyday example
A deal partner who insists on confidentiality that conveniently excludes your accountant.
What it can cost you
Deciding with a single, interested source of information.
Warning signs
- I have been told not to tell anyone.
- They are my only source on this.
One thing to do
Any decision that someone asks you to make without outside input gets outside input; secrecy that excludes your advisers is disqualifying.
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