Emotional manipulators tend to benefit from having a sense of emotional intelligence without the added social and internal burdens of compassion or empathy. According to a study from the SAGE Open ...

"Manipulation" is a term that is often used within the annals of relationship and forensic psychology. It often refers to attempts to control or change a situation or someone else's behavior. I prefer ...

There are certain questions you should always be wary of receiving, especially from people you're supposed to trust. Manipulation can take a variety of diverse and unsettling forms in our daily lives ...

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 ...

There's a fine line between genuine friendliness and subtle manipulation, and the difference lies in intent. True kindness aims to make others feel good with no strings attached, while manipulative ...

In every healthy relationship, trust, honesty, and mutual respect serve as the foundational pillars. Unfortunately, there are instances where one partner may veer off course, resorting to manipulative ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Research sheds light on the manipulative nature of ...

Aging is challenging for everyone, but it can be especially hard for someone with narcissistic tendencies. A narcissistic thrives on validation and recognition and the older we get the more invisible ...