Prone to manipulation?

This topic was created in the Gemini forum by glamazon on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 and has 11 replies.

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@glamazon
13 YearsCancer

Just curious, is it in a gem's nature to manipulate others to get what they want (i.e., by using their persuasive and charming verbal skills)? (and not necessarily for evil desire, btw.) I'm sure it depends on other aspects of a person's chart as well..

Seems like three of the five gems I know are kind of like that. Makes me wonder.

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@Kleo
16 YearsGemini

Everyone I know with a brain will do/has done this at some point. Maybe you've noticed Gems are more prone to it? Geminis are actually pretty stubborn than we may come off. Hehe.

As for being very manipulative... I can't say much more. I've grown into more of a direct communicator. :3

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@glamazon
13 YearsCancer

Posted by Kleo
Everyone I know with a brain will do/has done this at some point. Maybe you've noticed Gems are more prone to it? Geminis are actually pretty stubborn than we may come off. Hehe.

As for being very manipulative... I can't say much more. I've grown into more of a direct communicator. :3

I agree, I'm pretty sure everyone at some point has done it.. but the three Gems I know... *smh* I can understand why they do it sometimes though... if it means what they WANT is to SPARE another person's feelings. but I like the whole "direct communication" thing. it eliminates the need for complete bullshit.

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@Whimsy
15 Years1,000+ Posts

Yes, I manipulate to get what I want. Everybody does...and then they get pissy when others are better at it.

"Manipulation" sounds so diabolical, though. Gems aren't evil. I use manipulation for pretty mundane things.

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@galaxyvan
13 Years

I don't give anyone anything they didn't want.

...sometimes my verbal manipulation skills take over and I very much get what I'm wanting.

I think maybe I just 'helped' them realize it really WAS what they wanted. 😄 Hahaa! So, I shall GIVE it to them. Christmas year 'round. 😎

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@geminidude
13 Years500+ Posts

Yes we are evil, manipulative, cunning and we usually manage to get our way BUT we are not jealous, clingy or possessive. I would say we (not all geminis) got almost the same personality of Sir Francis Walsingham.