Manipulation and narcissism are weighty terms, especially when used in the same sentence. But there's a reason they're often uttered in the same breath (and quote tile on Instagram): The two go hand ...

Manipulative people rarely sound manipulative — in fact, they can often sound reasonable or even helpful at first. But ...

Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet powerful form of control that can leave a person feeling confused, guilty and emotionally drained. It often starts with small, seemingly harmless behaviors that ...

Although relationships can be good for the mind, body and soul, there are times when connections with others are just downright toxic. Between the big red flags to defensiveness to phrases that should ...

When you're navigating the complexities of a relationship, it's easy to overlook behaviors that might seem normal but can actually be harmful. Sometimes, what appears to be just a quirky trait or a ...

The flickering gaslights in a 1944 film gave birth to what would become one of the most insidious forms of emotional abuse recognized today. In the classic thriller “Gaslight,” Ingrid Bergman portrays ...

Have you ever felt like someone was pulling your strings without you even realizing it? Manipulation can sneak into ...

“There are those whose primary ability is to spin wheels of manipulation. It is their second skin and without these spinning wheels, they simply do not know how to function.” ― C. JoyBell C ...

You would think that being in a committed relationship would bring emotional security, mutual support and a sense of partnership. That is not always if ever the case, due to many factors. Take, for ...

Often we don't realize we're caught up in a toxic relationship until we're enmeshed in one. Here's what to do if you become ...

The ten subtle but damaging tactics emotionally manipulative people use to shrink others, often without being overtly cruel ...