--- product_id: 22414901 title: "30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships" price: "£19.32" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22414901-30-covert-emotional-manipulation-tactics-how-manipulators-take-control-in store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships **Price:** £19.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships - **How much does it cost?** £19.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22414901-30-covert-emotional-manipulation-tactics-how-manipulators-take-control-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: 30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships: 9781522922841: Birch, Adelyn: Books Review: very insightful - I identified with a lot of the manipulation tactics addressed in this book and I got a deep sense of validation from what I have endured and that it wasn’t my fault. Review: Insightful, informative, and easy to relate to for anyone who has suffered this abuse. - I immediately related to this book because my marriage was to a covert manipulator. I could agree with all of the listed tactics but a few. This book validates some of the abuse I experienced as a child, and the abuse I experienced in my marriage. I'm well educated, and fairly assertive and outspoken, yet I felt like I was to blame for anything going wrong in the marriage and with our parenting. I felt ignored, underappreciated, and taken advantage of while at the same time feeling the underlying message that I should feel lucky and appreciative of all that I have. It was an insidious process of seeing myself become chipped away, and broken down over the years. In the latter years, I felt like I was barely tolerated, and expressed this to him. I was told I was wrong, and it was all in my head, and I believed this. It was turned around onto me, and blamed on my abusive upbringing and my depression. My intuition kept telling me something wasn't right, but I couldnt put my finger on it. I just knew I was incredibly and inexplicably unhappy. I chose to leave after 23 years of feeling empty and unhappy for at least 15 years, and wondering why I always felt angry, depressed, and resentful while feeling I constantly agreed with him. I literally felt like I was losing a grip on reality. I lost my identity completely in the marriage. I left that marriage feeling mentally shattered, and not having any sense of self-worth or self-confidence. If you can relate at all to my brief marital history you can benefit from reading this book. It's an excellent, easy-to-read resource to assist on a path toward self-love and empowerment. Anyone one who suffered this abuse, or any abuse can benefit from this book. I highly recommend her other book " Boundaries After A Pathological Relationship", and her website psychopathsandlove.com ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #134,115 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #37 in Abuse Self-Help #591 in Interpersonal Relations (Books) #952 in Self-Esteem (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,921) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.17 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1522922849 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1522922841 | | Item Weight | 3.99 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 74 pages | | Publication date | December 26, 2015 | | Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | ## Images ![30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CeBjTzI6S.jpg) ![30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tFN9ID8wS.jpg) ![30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-egmxkoIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very insightful *by D***B on January 21, 2026* I identified with a lot of the manipulation tactics addressed in this book and I got a deep sense of validation from what I have endured and that it wasn’t my fault. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful, informative, and easy to relate to for anyone who has suffered this abuse. *by C***8 on March 6, 2018* I immediately related to this book because my marriage was to a covert manipulator. I could agree with all of the listed tactics but a few. This book validates some of the abuse I experienced as a child, and the abuse I experienced in my marriage. I'm well educated, and fairly assertive and outspoken, yet I felt like I was to blame for anything going wrong in the marriage and with our parenting. I felt ignored, underappreciated, and taken advantage of while at the same time feeling the underlying message that I should feel lucky and appreciative of all that I have. It was an insidious process of seeing myself become chipped away, and broken down over the years. In the latter years, I felt like I was barely tolerated, and expressed this to him. I was told I was wrong, and it was all in my head, and I believed this. It was turned around onto me, and blamed on my abusive upbringing and my depression. My intuition kept telling me something wasn't right, but I couldnt put my finger on it. I just knew I was incredibly and inexplicably unhappy. I chose to leave after 23 years of feeling empty and unhappy for at least 15 years, and wondering why I always felt angry, depressed, and resentful while feeling I constantly agreed with him. I literally felt like I was losing a grip on reality. I lost my identity completely in the marriage. I left that marriage feeling mentally shattered, and not having any sense of self-worth or self-confidence. If you can relate at all to my brief marital history you can benefit from reading this book. It's an excellent, easy-to-read resource to assist on a path toward self-love and empowerment. Anyone one who suffered this abuse, or any abuse can benefit from this book. I highly recommend her other book " Boundaries After A Pathological Relationship", and her website psychopathsandlove.com ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Basic but solid. *by L***K on July 2, 2021* It's a crash course pamphlet on manipulation tactics and how abuse works, nothing more, nothing less. Definitely useful for someone who has a very limited amount of time, is in an emergency, or would just like something on hand and easy to flip through to remember these issues as they happen. I removed a star due to the fact that it makes the common mistake of over-attributing manipulation to personality disorders (not all character-disordered people necessarily have a diagnosable issue), and because it is hastily put together and results in some typos here and there. Other than that though, it's pretty solid for what it is. Like I said, it's equivalent to like a PSA pamphlet someone would hand you on the street, and when held to that standard, it's pretty good. Would recommend having on hand for ease of reference, but definitely don't stop here if you want to learn more about abuse, manipulation, and toxic psychology in depth. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22414901-30-covert-emotional-manipulation-tactics-how-manipulators-take-control-in](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/22414901-30-covert-emotional-manipulation-tactics-how-manipulators-take-control-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*