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Becky's avatar

Once you see it, you’ll never be taken in by them again. It’s actually fun to stymie them. There was another 70’s or 80’s pop psychology thing about not “joining in their dance.” If you don’t play, they’re dead in the water. Of course they’ll get mad and flail around but if you’re steadfast in remaining immune to their ploys, they’ll usually find another victim.

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Karen Bandy's avatar

My counselor says ‘don’t take the rope’.

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Becky's avatar

Yes! Mine said “get off their roller coaster.” That visual helped immensely!!!

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Karen Bandy's avatar

That’s a good one!! I like it better!! Thank you!

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