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Navigating relationships can be confusing, especially when emotions are involved. Sometimes, what seems like affection might actually be manipulation in disguise. It's crucial to recognize these ...

Goals of a Manipulator The goal of manipulation is to gain influence to get our needs met, but habitual manipulators do so for power and control and use deceptive and abusive methods. Manipulators ...

The term “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot lately—dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster even chose it as the 2022 word of the year. Although it has become a common phrase, it’s actually a serious ...

There’s a fine line between persuasion and manipulation. Manipulation is when someone tries to control you for their own benefit, often without your consent. It’s sneaky, it’s disrespectful, and ...

Many of us don't even realize they're trying to control and confuse us. We may have an uneasy feeling in our gut that doesn't match the manipulator's words, or feel trapped into agreeing with a ...