A straightforward guide to identifying the verbal tactics manipulators use to control narratives and evade accountability. It ...

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 ...

Many of us don't even realize they're trying to control and confuse us. We may have an uneasy feeling in our gut that doesn't match the manipulator's words, or feel trapped into agreeing with a ...

Navigating the world of relationships can sometimes feel like maneuvering through a labyrinth. Especially when you find yourself entangled with a narcissist, those masters of subtlety and ...

Reality TV relationships often include fairy-tale dates, speedy declarations of love and fantasy futures spun for watchers and social media followers to cringe and obsess about almost endlessly. To ...

Modern games use casino psychology tactics like loot boxes and artificial urgency to exploit your brain's reward systems and ...

Narcissists often use subtle psychological tricks to gain control in relationships. From gaslighting and silent treatment to love bombing and blame-shifting, these tactics can leave partners confused ...

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 ...

Victorians drawn into harmful cults have revealed some of the most insidious tactics used to recruit and manipulate them, as part of an ongoing landmark inquiry. Nearly 320 people have participated in ...