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 ...

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 ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other ...

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 ...

A conniving person may not be obvious with their intentions, but you can tell someone is secretly manipulative if they have ...

Navigating relationships is a tricky business, especially when you're up against someone who's mastered the art of manipulation. Selfish people often resort to crafty phrases to get what they want, ...

“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 ...

Reality TV relationships often include fairy-tale dates, speedy declarations of love and fantasy futures spun for watchers and social media followers to cringe and obsess about almost endlessly. To ...

Manipulative behavior refers to a person's use of gaslighting, love bombing, and other behaviors used to gain power or influence over another. These relational tactics often damage another person's ...

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 ...

Women often get a bad rep for manipulation, but let's not forget that men aren't always above it, either. And though it's not always malicious, it is effective. Men sometimes know how to throw out ...