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343 Psychology says people who make you feel small without you realizing it typically use these 8 subtle tactics

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Sarah Mitchell @ Silicon Canals · 02/17/2026 07:00 EDT

Psychology says people who make you feel small without you realizing it typically use these 8 subtle tactics

Master these psychological patterns that leave you questioning your worth, and you'll never fall prey to the people who shrink your confidence through a thousand tiny cuts disguised as kindness.

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