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 ...

"Manipulation" is a term that is often used within the annals of relationship and forensic psychology. It often refers to attempts to control or change a situation or someone else's behavior. I prefer ...

The most dangerous relationship problems often begin with behaviors so subtle they’re easy to dismiss. Emotional manipulation—a form of control that leaves you questioning your own feelings and ...

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 ...

You can't always get what you want, but manipulative people sure will throw out all of the stops to try. Guilt-tripping is a common tactic, but one psychologist says it can come in many forms that are ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Research sheds light on the manipulative nature of ...

Aging is challenging for everyone, but it can be especially hard for someone with narcissistic tendencies. A narcissistic thrives on validation and recognition and the older we get the more invisible ...

In the corporate world, the term “psychopath” often brings to mind a ruthless executive who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. However, in professional settings, psychopathy doesn’t always ...