When you hear the word “manipulation,” you may think of, uh, some particular contestants on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette. You might think of your friend’s ex who made her feel like a bad ...

Manipulation can come in various forms, including emotional. While emotional manipulation may not cause physical harm, the scars it leaves can be severe. "Emotional manipulation is a form of ...

Ever been in a conversation that left you feeling weirdly guilty, confused, or questioning your own reality? Congrats – you might have just experienced the special joy of being manipulated.

Interpersonal relationships are complex and require healthy boundaries for everyone to thrive together. However, when ...

Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet powerful form of control that can leave a person feeling confused, guilty and emotionally drained. It often starts with small, seemingly harmless behaviors that ...

Some types of manipulation are easy to see. For example: A salesperson tries to scare you into buying the extended warranty. Your boss asks you to work through the weekend and suggests that your ...

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 ...

Love creates closeness—but in the wrong hands, vulnerability can be used as leverage, control, and quiet emotional harm.