Moving the Goalposts: The Unwinnable ArgumentWhen someone isn't looking for a solution, just control.

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Behavior Manipulation

Recognizing this manipulation tactic is the first step to disengaging from a no-win scenario. Some people continuously change the criteria for success, making it impossible for you to ever be right. Just as you meet their demands, the target shifts, leaving you feeling perpetually inadequate. This isn't a genuine debate; it's a control game. By understanding that the goal is to keep you on the defensive, not to find a solution, you can see the pattern for what it is and choose not to play.