Comments from a Reader of “In Sheep’s Clothing” March 19, 2010Abuse, Manipulation, Manipulators, Neurotics, Personality and Character Disorders, Psychological Manipulation, RelationshipsAbuse, approval junkie, character disorder, disturbed character, irresponsible behavior, manipulation, manipulation tactics, neurotic, personality disorder, Unhealthy RelationshipsDr. Simon Your book helped me understand why I am such an “approval junkie,” how I got manipulated, why I always hated confrontation, and why I had so little confidence and self-respect.