"5 Ways to TEST & Expose His Manipulation!"- How to Know if He's Genuine or a Player | Mark Manson PT1

Women of Impact

Impact Theory

Relationships, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 700 Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Join host Lisa Bilyeu as she sits down with New York Times bestselling author Mark Manson, whose book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" has empowered millions globally. Mark is here to dismantle the most manipulative dating advice women face, decode pickup artist tactics, and reveal the difference between toxic manipulation and genuine interest from men. Whether you’re dating, building self-worth, or trying to avoid emotional traps, this episode delivers the raw truth—Mark’s signature blend of irreverent honesty and practical insight. In part 1, Lisa and Mark unpack why manipulative dating tactics "work," what it means to be truly honest in relationships, how to spot negging, faux-confidence, and red flags behind power dynamics. They break down everyday dating scenarios and teach you how to reclaim your agency, build resilience, and recognize when your boundaries are being crossed. Buckle up for practical strategies and uncomfortable truths, designed to protect and empower you. SHOWNOTES Dishonest vs. Honest Dating, Why Manipulation Works "Negging" Explained: Spotting Backhanded Compliments How To Tell If He’s Honest Or Manipulative Intention vs. Words: What Healthy Communication Looks Like The "Fuck Yes or No" Principle for Modern Dating The Ambiguity Trap, Where Good Relationships Go Bad How Pickup Artistry Preys on Vulnerable Women Why These Manipulative Tactics Only Work On Insecure People Do You Attract What You Are? The People Pleaser/Narcissist Link Why Women Are Attracted To Narcissists The "Deadbeat" Dynamic: Vulnerable Narcissists Explained Why Neediness Is A Turn-Off For Women But Not Men Thank you to our sponsors: True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe at https://trueclassic.com/impact Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out. Found Banking: Sign up for Found for FREE today at https://found.com/lisa Macy’s: Upgrade your glam at https://macys.com OneSkin: 15% off code LISA at https://oneskin.co Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Magic Spoon: code LISABILYEU $5 off https://magicspoon.com/lisabilyeu Microperfumes: 60% Off at https://microperfumes.com/woi Follow Mark Manson: Website: https://markmanson.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmMarkManson FOLLOW LISA BILYEU:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey Harry.
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0:23.4	18 plus opt in and bet on any football marketing at odds of evens or greater no, cash out seven day expiry terms and conditions apply.gamblerware.org. What up my homies? I'm Lisa Bilyu and this is Women of Impact. Now tell me if this actually sounds familiar. a guise is something that actually kind of falls off, but you can't quite tell if he's slurding, if he's being mean, if he's just trying to get one nice stand, or if he's just straight up chipping away your confidence in order for you to feel so insecure that you end up sleeping with him. And before you know it, you're spiraling, wonder, is he gradually into me? Or is he running some tactic that he learned on the internet from the Manosphere?
0:56.6	That's exactly why I brought on today's guest, Mark Manson.
0:59.7	Now, he is the man that sold over 20 million copies with a smash hit book,
1:04.2	The Subtle Art of Not Given an F.
1:06.0	And he's taught millions of men about how to have authentic, honest, dating.
1:11.6	Because he was one of those people that was actually stuck in the mannosphere,
1:15.6	and the toxic advice and the strategies he used,
1:18.6	well, he can teach us first-hand what the difference is.
1:21.6	So I'm playing a game with him.
1:23.6	I'm throwing rule-pick-up artist tactics at Mark.
1:26.6	Yes, the actual lines that guys use,
1:28.6	and he's breaking down whether the move shows real interest or it's just emotional bait with
1:32.4	a nice little bow on it. And we kick it off guys with one of the worst offenders and we go over
1:37.6	why it works, what it actually does to your confidence and how to immediately tell the difference
1:42.2	between the honesty and the manipulation tactic.
1:45.9	Here's what we're about to get into.
1:47.5	How to recognize the toxic behavior so you don't fall into the insecurity trap again.
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