Anti-Manipulation V : Confrontational Arguments Disguised as Distractions

There are moments where certain individuals would randomly start an argument with you for seemingly no reason whatsoever. The truth is that they’re trying to distract you from something they don’t want you to find out. The stronger their emotional state when it comes to the argument, the “darker” the truth they’re hiding. Likewise, the longer the attack they are seeking to inflict against you, the more they’re trying to distract you from something. Understand that an argument’s purpose is to switch you into an alternative perspective or get you to do their bidding or to get you emotional. All three goals are related to deception.

When you’re emotional, you’re more prone to become distracted and make mistakes. This is what the arguer wants, to distract you from reaching a goal that they don’t want you to reach.

Unwarranted Accusations

In certain arguments, your opponent may randomly accuse you of something you didn’t do or criticize you for unwarranted character flaws. In these situations, it is not about you, it is about them. They are projecting their guilty actions onto you. They just told you what they are guilty of.

Reversal: Countering Arguments

When a person starts an argument, do not reply and ignore. Instead, try to find out what they’re hiding. If they seem to try to “push” you to one direction, then go in the opposite direction to see what they’re really up to.

Likewise, if you want to find out more about a person is really like, then you can choose to listen. The words they say during their emotional moments will show to you who they really are. This is a great way to find out the “truth” behind another person.