 Are you being unintentionally manipulative? You might be if you do these four things. Number one, do you say, I'm just telling it like it is, or just being honest, to say whatever you want? You're actually manipulating your friend to ignore their feelings and ignore you being rude. Number two, do you always have people come to your place to chill instead of everyone having a chance to host or meeting up somewhere? This can actually be manipulating the situation so you have the upper hand and your guest is in a vulnerable position. Number three, do you change your opinions, how you dress or how you act? Depending on who you're around, this manipulates other's opinions of you in hopes they'll like you more. Number four, if someone tells you to relay a message, do you, or do you keep some bits to yourself? A 2009 study found that withholding or changing info that needs to be relayed is a way to make you feel powerful or superior. Do you know any other ones? It can be tough to stop toxic habits like manipulative tactics, especially if they're learned behaviors, but...