Deflection: This Is Emotional Manipulation
Deflection is one of the most subtle forms of emotional manipulation — and most people don’t even realize it’s happening. You bring up something that hurt you… and suddenly the conversation becomes about your tone, your reaction, or how you’re “the problem.” If that dynamic feels familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. In this video, we break down: • what deflection actually is • why emotionally immature people use it (often without realizing) • common phrases that signal blame-shifting • how deflection derails accountability • and how you can stay [...]