Suddenly, you're "calling them a liar," you're "always so suspicious," you have "trust issues" that YOU need to work on. They ...

If a conversation leaves you feeling defensive, unnerved, or agitated, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with manipulation ...

We've all encountered those people who seem to have a knack for twisting situations to suit their needs. They might be smooth talkers or subtle influencers, leaving you feeling like you're not in ...

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

Ever been in a conversation that left you feeling weirdly guilty, confused, or questioning your own reality? Congrats – you might have just experienced the special joy of being manipulated.

The most powerful response is far more destabilizing to the manipulator's strategy: emotional non-cooperation. Calmly, ...

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 ...

Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Navigating relationships can be complex, especially when ...

Could you be a covert manipulator and not know it? The answer is very possibly yes, according to Seth J. Gillihan, a psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy. In an intriguing post ...

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