You can't always get what you want, but manipulative people sure will throw out all of the stops to try. Guilt-tripping is a ...

Manipulation and narcissism are weighty terms, especially when used in the same sentence. But there's a reason they're often uttered in the same breath (and quote tile on Instagram): The two go hand ...

Emotionally abusive partners don’t need to lie outright when they can simply make you doubt your own reality. Here’s how they evade responsibility and keep you guessing. “Plausible deniability” is ...

Ever dealt with someone who thinks they're the center of the universe? While narcissists often seem untouchable, certain phrases can stop them in their tracks. Here's a collection of expressions that ...

The personality styles of Cluster B personalities in psychology, such as narcissism and antisocial personality disorders, have become more mainstream in the understanding of tactics and manipulation ...

Gaslighting, a form of emotional manipulation, has been under intense scrutiny in modern psychology for its profound impact on mental health. This manipulative tactic is often subtle, operating in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Narcissists rely on these five ‘logical fallacies’ like a ...

Work can be stressful enough. When you throw in a colleague or boss who is a master manipulator, it can get even messier. I don’t know about you, but when I worked in the corporate setting, I noticed ...

How both Republicans and Democrats use deceptive "dark patterns" to trick small-dollar donors, with pre-checked recurring ...

The term “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot lately—dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster even chose it as the 2022 word of the year. Although it has become a common phrase, it’s actually a serious ...