Manipulative people only care about holding onto the power and control, and they'll say whatever it takes to do that. Here ...

A psychologist gives you a peek at their playbook.

Psychological manipulation can be defined as the utilization of undue power (social, relational, familial, sexual, financial, professional, etc.) for the purpose of benefiting the manipulator at the ...

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 ...

In early 2020, just before the onset of the pandemic, a cognitive scientist, a philosopher, and a few economists began meeting to read research papers together. The subject matter was communication, ...

When we think about manipulation in relationships, we often focus on the words being said. But just as crucial—if not more so—are the ways in which those words are delivered. Tone, pitch, and other ...

Communication is a complex dance, and while directness is often valued, not everyone chooses to speak their mind openly. Some individuals, when feeling resentment, anger, or a desire to control, ...