But “spidder-webbing” may be the most toxic dating trend yet. “Spider-webbing” is the colloquial name for a collection of ...

A conniving person may not be obvious with their intentions, but you can tell someone is secretly manipulative if they have ...

“There are those whose primary ability is to spin wheels of manipulation. It is their second skin and without these spinning wheels, they simply do not know how to function.” ― C. JoyBell C ...

For many people, being in a relationship is a central part of their life goals and plan. After all, it's what we see most ...

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 ...

The flickering gaslights in a 1944 film gave birth to what would become one of the most insidious forms of emotional abuse recognized today. In the classic thriller “Gaslight,” Ingrid Bergman portrays ...

Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet powerful form of control that can leave a person feeling confused, guilty and emotionally drained. It often starts with small, seemingly harmless behaviors that ...

Interpersonal relationships are complex and require healthy boundaries for everyone to thrive together. However, when problems arise, such as manipulative behavior, they need to be addressed ...

Dealing with manipulative people is not difficult, but can be emotionally draining. From their shady and demeaning comments all the way to their gaslighting tendencies, manipulators know what buttons ...

You would think that being in a committed relationship would bring emotional security, mutual support and a sense of partnership. That is not always if ever the case, due to many factors. Take, for ...

Dear Eric: My partner and I just bought a house together and are settling in nicely. He and his ex were married for 10 years, and she was mentally and emotionally abusive toward him. It took a lot of ...