A straightforward guide to identifying the verbal tactics manipulators use to control narratives and evade accountability. It breaks down 7 common phrases that can leave you feeling confused and ...

The term “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot lately—dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster even chose it as the 2022 word of the year. Although it has become a common phrase, it’s actually a serious ...

Narcissists are skilled manipulators, often using guilt as a tool to control and get their way. By exploiting your emotions and sense of responsibility, they create a web of guilt that can make you ...

Many of us don't even realize they're trying to control and confuse us. We may have an uneasy feeling in our gut that doesn't match the manipulator's words, or feel trapped into agreeing with a ...

Victorians drawn into cults have revealed some of the most insidious and horrifying tactics used to trap and control them, ...

Reality TV relationships often include fairy-tale dates, speedy declarations of love and fantasy futures spun for watchers and social media followers to cringe and obsess about almost endlessly. To ...

Gaslighting, a form of emotional manipulation, has been under intense scrutiny in modern psychology for its profound impact on mental health. This manipulative tactic is often subtle, operating in ...

Last year, I published a popular blog post that sought to outline a few go-to methods for manipulative parenting. As stated therein, parenting is all about guiding a child's development. But when ...