Do you suspect that someone in your life is a narcissist? We use this word very loosely when we talk about people who like to look at themselves in the mirror, but this is actually a disorder characterized by grandiosity,…
Remember the classic song “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics? If this isn’t a warning about manipulative people, I don’t know what is! As they point out, there are definitely people who are interested in manipulating you. They can be users or…
Some people reveal their true faces and intentions only after they have already hooked us and fallen in love with them. Obviously this is not a great situation. However, how can you be sure they are manipulating you? Well, that’s…
People don’t always see when they are being manipulated in a relationship. We sometimes have a misleading idea of what control looks and sounds like. Instead of laying down the law or making strict demands, control can be more deceptive…
There are many manipulation techniques, from guilt to fearmongering and gaslighting. Unfortunately, many of us don’t realize we’re being manipulated until later, and by that point, we’ve already fallen into the trap. Best course of action? Find out as much…
When we think of a master manipulator, we think of some creepy and malevolent puppeteer, orchestrating their schemes in the shadows and pulling the strings of worthless puppets. However, these malevolent individuals are often difficult to spot. Master manipulators are…
We often hear about the telltale signs of a toxic friend. Out of a group of you, someone will always be the villain – whether the most popular or the one lurking in the shadows. But being manipulated (especially by…
Love is all fun and games…until the games get out of control and turn into extreme manipulation. Silly pranks and inside jokes are nice games to play. Emotional manipulation not so much. But how do you know if you are…
Narcissists are bad individuals who only care about themselves. But many of us can still fall under their spell. That’s because they have many manipulation tricks that attract us. Here are some classic phrases that narcissists use to manipulate your…
In an ideal world, there would be no psychopaths, murderers, or people trying to manipulate you for their own selfish reasons. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world, and there are many things we need to look out for.…
