Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

Narcissists have a way of twisting words to undermine your confidence and make you question your worth. Their insults are often disguised as “honesty” or “jokes,” making it hard to recognize the ...

The working paper was titled, ‘Emotional Manipulation by AI Companions’ and authored by academics Julian De Freitas, Zeliha ...

Emotional manipulation is like a slow drip of draining your confidence—quiet, insistent, and easy to overlook until you’re left drained, bewildered, or doubting your perception of reality. It can ...

This article is a practical guide to understanding and identifying common psychological tricks used to manipulate and control ...

Narcissists are skilled manipulators, often using guilt as a tool to control and get their way. By exploiting your emotions and sense of responsibility, they create a web of guilt that can make you ...