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

There’s a fine line between influencing someone and manipulating them. The big distinction? Transparency. When you manipulate, you’re trying to get your way while concealing your true motive.

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 ...

We live in an age where conversation can often feel like a chess match, each move calculated for maximum effect. Ever found yourself walking away from a chat feeling strangely off-kilter? That may be ...

Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when dealing with manipulative individuals. These people have a knack for getting inside your head, making you question your perceptions and ...

I was reading your recent letters regarding inheritance and favoritism, and they were very interesting. I would like to change the perspective a little bit, while staying on the same topic: I have a ...