“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 ...

Manipulative people rarely sound manipulative — in fact, they can often sound reasonable or even helpful at first. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

When you're navigating the complexities of a relationship, it's easy to overlook behaviors that might seem normal but can actually be harmful. Sometimes, what appears to be just a quirky trait or a ...