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

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 ...

Navigating friendships can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope, especially when you're trying to distinguish between a friend who's simply a bit self-centered and one who's crossing into ...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you muster the courage to voice your feelings, only to end up feeling guilty and invalidated? It’s a scenario many of us have experienced. You try to ...

Many fake people, who weaponize their own empathetic moments and charisma for their own advantage, embody the "dark side" of emotional intelligence, as a study from Frontiers in Psychiatry explains.

In 2026, “ghostlighting” blends ghosting and gaslighting, creating a toxic dating pattern that undermines trust and emotional ...

Making you feel insecure is a manipulation tactic only toxic people use. Many people, especially in toxic relationships or with a history of childhood trauma, have been programmed to believe they're ...

Relationships should be about love, trust, and respect. But sometimes, things can get tricky, and you might find yourself questioning whether your partner has your best interests at heart. If you ...

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 ...