Gaslighting is a term often thrown around but deeply misunderstood. The Gaslight Gambit is the narcissist's tactic of making ...

Narcissists are often obsessed with their public image, and maintaining a pristine reputation is their top priority. To the ...

Foster youth behaviors aren’t defiance—they’re survival signals. Seeing through a trauma lens shifts stigma to empathy, ...

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

When someone’s ‘kindness’ leaves you second-guessing, it might be a sign you’ve stepped into something more complicated than friendship.

The most dangerous relationship problems often begin with behaviors so subtle they’re easy to dismiss. Emotional manipulation—a form of control that leaves you questioning your own feelings and ...

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 ...

It's crucial to spot behaviors in your partner that might mess with your emotional well-being. Manipulative behaviors can sneak by unnoticed, but their impact is devastating. Learn to recognize them ...

Dear Annie: Lately, I’ve been struggling with my husband’s temper, and I don’t know what to do. When things don’t go his way -- whether it’s something small like dinner plans or something bigger like ...

Tension: Reassuring words can mask power plays; what sounds caring may quietly corral your choices and rewrite your narrative. Noise: Feel-good communication advice equates positivity with kindness, ...