Two Keys to Character Development October 9, 2015Manipulation, Personality and Character, Psychological Manipulation, Psychology, Relationships, Responsibility, Social Issues, Therapycharacter, character disturbance, cognitive-behavioral therapy, conditional parenting, Manipulation, personalityDr. Simon The most successful and well-adjusted adults come from homes in which love was experienced both liberally and unconditionally whereas parental approval for behavior was bestowed quite conditionally.