Abusers are skilled at manipulating people to suit their needs. They specialize in emotional blackmail, guilt induction and deception tactics. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that abusers have high levels of “Machiavellianism.” Machiavellianism is a personality trait focused on psychological manipulation, callousness, and disregard for morality. So, if you find yourself dealing with an abusive person, remember that it’s not just a one-time thing. This feature is deeply rooted in them. Giving these people another chance may cause them to take advantage of you again. So it is better not to be their toy and give up on giving them another chance.