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		<title>Can We Legislate Character?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how many laws and regulations we put into place, the selfish, greedy, and callous among us will always find a way to render them useless. ]]></description>
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		<title>Disturbed Characters:  Have They Truly No Shame?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 22:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are literally hundreds of reasons why someone would disguise their real personality or intentions besides feeling ashamed of themselves. And the fact that people who actually have the capacity for shame and guilt have a hard time imagining what those hundreds of other possibilities might be is a testament to their own good character. ]]></description>
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		<title>In Sheep&#8217;s Clothing E-Book Success: Another Thank You in Order</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 17:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[best book on manipulators]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA["In Sheep's Clothing" has now become the single best selling title in the University of Chicago Press's distribution catalog.]]></description>
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		<title>Faith and Character: Inspiration to Rise Above Our Baser Selves</title>
		<link>http://www.manipulative-people.com/faith-and-character-the-inspiration-to-rise-above-our-baser-selves/</link>
		<comments>http://www.manipulative-people.com/faith-and-character-the-inspiration-to-rise-above-our-baser-selves/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manipulative-people.com/?p=544</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We face many tests of character during our lifetime.  And each test provides an opportunity to be better and stronger.  During times of trial, our faith can be greatly instrumental in helping us become the person we want to be.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipulators:  Do They Really Believe What They&#8217;re Saying?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abusive Relationships]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manipulative-people.com/?p=536</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A good rule of thumb for dealing with the problem character in your life:  trust your gut before you trust their words.]]></description>
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		<title>Responding to Manipulators: Keep the Focus Where It Belongs</title>
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		<comments>http://www.manipulative-people.com/responding-to-manipulators-keep-the-focus-where-it-belongs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Psychological Manipulation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manipulative-people.com/?p=530</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Character-impaired individuals do their best to shift responsibility elsewhere.  Your job is to keep the ball of responsibility solidly in their court. ]]></description>
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		<title>Questions about Manipulators: How to Respond to their Tactics?</title>
		<link>http://www.manipulative-people.com/questions-about-manipulators-how-to-respond-to-their-tactics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.manipulative-people.com/questions-about-manipulators-how-to-respond-to-their-tactics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:20:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manipulative-people.com/?p=524</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If someone's behavior is wrong or harmful, the rationale they offer for it is totally irrelevant.]]></description>
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		<title>Questions about Manipulators: How Do I Protect My Children?</title>
		<link>http://www.manipulative-people.com/questions-about-manipulators-how-do-i-protect-my-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.manipulative-people.com/questions-about-manipulators-how-do-i-protect-my-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:06:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Character]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manipulative-people.com/?p=517</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Children are always observing.  And they don't just pay attention to what we say.  What they mostly notice is what we do.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Top Question about Manipulators: Can They Ever Really Change?</title>
		<link>http://www.manipulative-people.com/top-question-about-manipulators/</link>
		<comments>http://www.manipulative-people.com/top-question-about-manipulators/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abusive Relationships]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manipulative-people.com/?p=505</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By far, the most frequent question I get about manipulators and other problem characters is:  "Can they ever really change?"]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>The Simplest Explanation Is Usually the Best</title>
		<link>http://www.manipulative-people.com/the-simplest-explanation-is-usually-the-best/</link>
		<comments>http://www.manipulative-people.com/the-simplest-explanation-is-usually-the-best/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Simon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.manipulative-people.com/?p=499</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you're entertaining various notions about why something is happening, the simplest explanation - requiring the fewest assumptions on your part - is probably the best.]]></description>
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