Psychological fatigue is a common outcome of covert manipulation. Studies link emotional imbalance to increased stress and ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...