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.

Many fake people, who weaponize their own empathetic moments and charisma for their own advantage, embody the "dark side" of ...

Feeling loved and appreciated through compliments is on many people's wish list. However, Dr. Vinall warns that if you start ...

An expert explains how to spot and respond to emotional manipulation over the holidays. Mary Jo Trom bley, PhD, Associate ...

Navigating friendships can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope, especially when you're trying to distinguish between a friend who's simply a bit self-centered and one who's crossing into ...

A conniving person may not be obvious with their intentions, but you can tell someone is secretly manipulative if they have ...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you muster the courage to voice your feelings, only to end up feeling guilty and invalidated? It’s a scenario many of us have experienced. You try to ...

Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

Astrology can reveal who might be naturally persuasive or manipulative. Certain planets, houses, and rising signs make some ...

The holiday season is surrounded by images of joy, laughter, good cheer, and gift giving. Holiday cards, commercials, and ...