Manipulation can be subtle, sneaky, and even insidious, but for emotionally evolved people, it’s as obvious as a flashing neon sign. Their heightened awareness, honed over years of self-reflection and ...

"I'm just being honest" is one of the most effective manipulative phrases in existence. It positions the speaker as the one ...

Interpersonal relationships are complex and require healthy boundaries for everyone to thrive together. However, when ...

Some types of manipulation are easy to see. For example: A salesperson tries to scare you into buying the extended warranty. Your boss asks you to work through the weekend and suggests that your ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

In our daily interactions, we often rely on a kind of shorthand to communicate our feelings and needs. But sometimes, buried within our language are phrases that, even when spoken without malice, ...

You’ve met a person who tries to convince you that up is down, right is wrong, and black is white. This person has a deep investment in your coming to see the world as he does. He can employ various ...

Ever been in a conversation that left you feeling weirdly guilty, confused, or questioning your own reality? Congrats – you might have just experienced the special joy of being manipulated.