The ten subtle but damaging tactics emotionally manipulative people use to shrink others, often without being overtly cruel ...

Ever find yourself doing what others want against your will? You might be in the clutches of a manipulator. According to psychology expert Marta Rodríguez Martínez, understanding the profile of ...

We live in an age where conversation can often feel like a chess match, each move calculated for maximum effect. Ever found yourself walking away from a chat feeling strangely off-kilter? That may be ...

Not everyone has your best intentions in mind. Isolating people from their social circles and even excluding them from conversations is a manipulative tactic that gaslighters and narcissistic people ...

Manipulative people often influence others to gain some personal advantage. They're experts in the art of persuasion.

There’s a fine line between influencing someone and manipulating them. The big distinction? Transparency. When you manipulate, you’re trying to get your way while concealing your true motive.

Manipulative people have mastered the art of deception. They may appear respectable and sincere but often that’s just a facade; it's a way to draw you in and ensnare you in a relationship before they ...

In part 1 of this series on “Ask for Space,” I wrote about the benefits of asking for space from a friendship and how it can lead to a deeper mutual understanding of grievances and the value of ...