When you hear the word “manipulation,” you may think of, uh, some particular contestants on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette. You might think of your friend’s ex who made her feel like a bad ...

Not all forms of manipulation are obvious. In fact, many are downright subtle. Being called sensitive is one of these. Far from being harmless, this accusation is an example of manipulation at its ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

The dictionary defines manipulate as “to influence or manage shrewdly or deviously or falsify for personal gain.” No one likes to see themselves as a manipulator. But most of us, from time to time, ...

In relationships, the signs of emotional manipulation can be very subtle and make you feel like you have no control. People often manipulate each other in their relationships. We are all manipulators ...

Nick Gallo has been a financial content marketer and journalist for over six years. He has deep expertise in credit-related topics, including credit reports and scores, loans and credit cards, and ...

In Osman’s study (2020), people were first asked to volunteer examples of how they thought psychological tactics were used to unconsciously manipulate them in their day-to-day lives. This study was ...

Signs of emotional manipulation include gaslighting, passive aggression, and more. A manipulator may also use your insecurities against you so that they can control you. A sinister sign can also be ...

Some examples of narcissistic behavior include inflating one’s accomplishments to gain praise, ignoring other people’s feelings, and deliberately taking credit for someone else’s work. Narcissistic ...