“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 ...

Although relationships can be good for the mind, body and soul, there are times when connections with others are just downright toxic. Between the big red flags to defensiveness to phrases that should ...

One way for manipulators to get control over the one they are exploiting is through targeting their victim’s weakness. So if your partner uses your insecurities, fears, worries and concerns against ...

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 ...

Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when you're trying to figure out if your spouse is just being "difficult" or if there's something deeper, like emotional manipulation, at play. It's ...

Relationships are meant to bring joy, support, and companionship. However, not all relationships serve this purpose. Some relationships can be harmful, leaving emotional scars that can be difficult to ...

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 ...

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

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 ...