Manipulation can manifest itself in deceptive ways, leaving the victim questioning their own perceptions and emotions. What’s more, it’s widely available. While honesty is the best policy, many people resort to manipulative tactics at one time or another to get…
Spotting a manipulative and controlling person is not always easy. They often hide their intentions behind a veil of charm or anxiety. The key to identifying them is to closely monitor their behaviors. Manipulators, you see, have certain patterns that…
No one likes a manipulator, except perhaps another manipulator. Manipulators use our vulnerabilities against us to get us to behave in ways we would not otherwise. Often, they manipulate their romantic partners, making them stay when they want to leave…
Our feelings are designed to be signals. They send us messages and provide signals to help point us in the right direction. We should listen to our emotions for this very reason. This is especially the case when you suspect…
For some people, relationships are all about control. This is not a healthy way to look at it. In fact, someone trying to control you in a relationship is an almost universal sign of a relationship you shouldn’t be in.…
No one deserves to be manipulated, right? Everyone thinks it won’t happen to them, but it can happen to anyone, at any time. I found this out the hard way. A few years ago, I was being manipulated by a…
Have you ever felt like someone is trying to play mind games with you? you are not alone. Many of us have encountered people who are experts at getting others to do what they want. Real kicking? Often, we don’t…
Manipulators are everywhere. They can be your bosses, colleagues, friends, partners, family or even strangers. But these people want to exploit and abuse you if they can. The American Psychological Association defines manipulation as “behavior designed to exploit, control, or…
Emotional manipulation is an indirect, but harmful form of abuse, leaving victims feeling confused and helpless. Worse still, while overt forms of manipulation are easy to spot, subtle techniques are much more difficult to recognize for what they are: a…
Do you know someone with a stately complex? They likely lack empathy, need constant attention, and can become somewhat aggressive when challenged. In other words, they are full of themselves (and difficult to get along with). Unfortunately, these personalities are…
