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 ...
You would think that being in a committed relationship would bring emotional security, mutual support and a sense of partnership. That is not always if ever the case, due to many factors. Take, for ...
Manipulation can take a variety of diverse and unsettling forms in our daily lives and relationships, from relatively underresearched behaviors like gaslighting, to more widely known narcissistic ...
The biggest obstacle we face in life is making wise decisions in the face of overwhelming emotion. It’s impossible for most of us to imagine how hard it would be to think clearly when a loved one is ...
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 ...
Giving With Strings Attached Manipulators give gifts to exert control or influence over others. This tactic creates a sense ...
Most people can agree they have encountered manipulative individuals at least once in their lifetime. Whether deceitful bosses or conniving false friends, these individuals seem to dedicate themselves ...
Relationships should be about love, trust, and respect. But sometimes, things can get tricky, and you might find yourself questioning whether your partner has your best interests at heart. If you ...
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 ...
Family is usually a person’s first support system to help them deal with any difficulties in the journey of life. On the flip side, when conflicts happen between such close loved ones, it can also ...