Manipulative and Empathic People Both Good at Reading Others

There is new research out that supports something I’ve always believed.  Not only are empathic people good at reading people, but so are manipulative people. 

I have witnessed really skilled manipulators, including psychopaths, read people like a book with chilling ease many times in life, and I’ve come to realize that is how they pick the perfect targets.

The research hypothesizes that people who manipulate pick up on more negative emotions and doubt.

I believe master manipulators pick up on insecurity and doubt as it reveals a critical weakness in a person that will make them likely to fall prey.

In working with law enforcement, I often stress that a suspect may be equally as good or even better at reading the interrogator–to beware!

The best gift we can ever give ourselves in life is honesty in all areas of our lives because it naturally boosts confidence.  If we trust ourselves, we’ll be a lot better at reading others!

Thanks, CJ, for sharing this article with me!