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Moving further into the manipulation spectrum, the Damsel may present escalating personal crises in face-to-face relationships. These scenarios may appear legitimate at first but often mask ulterior motives. A classic phenomenon is the "White Knight" mentality, where men feel compelled to save women from their crises. However, this desire to help can stem from unresolved trauma from adolescence, leading to an unhealthy and unsustainable relationship dynamic.