Proverbs 20:6 “Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find.” To manipulate is a common trait of a person who is defensive and lacks both honesty and integrity.  That person will find himself friendless and broken.  Is there hope for such a person? Yes, but his entire mentality must change, and that change is both difficult and rare.  However, for that person hope must never be abandoned.