"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 ...

Years ago, I read a comment in a psychology book that has stuck with me. It’s an exaggerated statement that the author used to drive home a point: “Most psychologists see more pathology at a cocktail ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you’re dealing with a toxic, narcissistic, or abusive person, you don’t want to add any fuel to their fire. In fact, in many instances, you’d probably like to simply disappear. Emotionally, ...

Be on the lookout for these tendencies, as they can give you space to set boundaries, cut off toxic people, and protect your well-being. For the most part, our world isn't an inherently bad place and ...

While we all want to believe our parents have our best interests at heart, the reality is that manipulative behavior from parents can cause significant emotional strain—and it's more common than many ...