Should i Manipulate Others or Not?

[integral]

Manipulating people using fear is low consciousness and doesn't work, use high consciousness tactics instead.

Manipulate using love, it's more effective, creates bonding and nurtures then.

Edited September 5, 2022 by integral

[Farnaby]

I've never liked manipulation. Of course, like everyone else I manipulate, usually unconsciously, but I still consider it dishonest. 

IMO there are situations where you can use manipulation in a "good" way. For instance, if a friend tends to speak negatively about himself and I genuinely express the things I like about him and don't buy into his self-deprecating narrative, you could argue that I'm trying to persuade or manipulate this person to view himself in a more positive light. 

Is that manipulation? Maybe, I don't know. But the intention comes from a loving place. 

So, for me intention is the important part to determine whether it's ok to use manipulation or not.

Edited September 5, 2022 by Farnaby