In popular culture, the term “narcissism” is thrown around quite loosely, usually referring to vanity and preoccupation with oneself. This reduces narcissism to a common trait that everyone possesses and downplays the symptoms displayed by people with the actual disorder.…
We have all met these types of people at least once in our lives, perhaps in a romantic relationship, and it is very painful to know that our partner was manipulating us into believing that what they showed us were…
Manipulation in relationships is so common that most professional manipulators manage to get away with it, due to their ingenious ways and ability to subtle persuasion. Have you ever wondered if this has happened to you without you even realizing…
Adult children of narcissists suffer lifelong abuse. Narcissistic parents lack empathy, exploit their children to further their own agendas, and are unlikely to seek treatment or change their destructive behaviors in the long term (Kacel, Ennis, & Pereira, 2017). Their…
Some people find themselves in a relationship with a narcissist, fight their way out, and do everything they can to write off or avoid other narcissists for the rest of their lives. Others feel that they are just a magnet…
I’ve always been interested in the darker side of a person’s personality, especially deviant behavior. I want to know why someone would turn away from the straight and narrow. So I often watch shows about scam artists and their victims.…
Does family manipulation seem like a new thing? You might be surprised to learn that manipulation can come from anyone — be it, partners, moms, dads… even siblings. Partner manipulation has become very common. Many people have managed to get…
People with narcissistic personality disorder have a toolkit full of tactics that they use on a daily basis. The subtle, multifaceted intimidation of their paraphernalia. I think I could write about 15 books on narcissistic personality disorder. I experienced a…
There are many forms of psychological manipulation. Today we will talk about Gaslighting. Psychologists use the term Gaslighting to describe the tactics that certain types of people use when they try to manipulate their victims into thinking they are going…
Attention-seeking behavior can be a symptom of mental disorders. But what if I told you that it can also be a form of manipulation? We all love a little drama, right? She acquires an ordinary and routine life. But if…
