Lee
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Supermod!
Because we all know they're eeeeeeeeeeeeevil manipulative biatches INDEED
Tears
Bribery
Flattery
The friend recruitment process
IE tell your friends what she wants...
Provoking jealousy
Withdrawl
Tears
: When presented with a crying woman outside of actual traumatic scenarios, it's probably a good idea to remove yourself from the situation if you feel at all in doubt about her sincerity. You can't bargain with tears, so avoid them instead.
Bribery
The best plan of attack is to turn the tables and remove her ability to string you along with promises or rewards for your compliance. If she's a bedroom briber, try decreasing your attempts to get her into bed or react to her sexuality, thereby cutting off the power she uses to get her way. Is she big on the promise of flashy gifts? Cut back on fancy dinners out and tell her you're saving for something for yourself, she'll back off as soon as she sees that you'd rather pay your own way -- especially if it cuts into money usually spent on her.
Flattery
it's hard not to want to believe the flattery, but pay attention to patterns: If you get no compliments for weeks and then are suddenly overwhelmed with them right before she asks for something, it's time to ignore what she says and judge her on her actions instead. If she's a constant flatterer and you're getting wise to her game, try agreeing with her when she compliments you rather than thanking her or acting overly appreciative. She'll shut down the excessive praise if she thinks it's going to your head.
The friend recruitment process
IE tell your friends what she wants...
You could stoop to her level and do the same with her friends. Instead of focusing on gift ideas, getting her friends to see your side of arguments or agree with you on general things that crop up in your relationship will drive her insane. If her friends stick up for you in arguments, she's lost her rant support system. Be careful here, though; sometimes this manipulation tactic will leave you in a crunch, so tread lightly.
Provoking jealousy
We don't suggest trying to make her jealous in return because it probably isn't worth the headache. It's better to ignore her attempts; if she flirts with someone else in front of you, just ask her later if she had a good time, and ignore causing a scene or reprimanding her. If you get worked up, she's won.
Withdrawl
Simple and direct is the order of the day -- ask her if she still wants to be in a relationship with you. She'll be forced to admit that her unavailability or lack of communication is a ploy and not a symptom of actual couple problems.