We live in an age where conversation can often feel like a chess match, each move calculated for maximum effect. Ever found yourself walking away from a chat feeling strangely off-kilter? That may be ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. There’s a fine line between influencing someone and manipulating them. The big distinction? Transparency. When you manipulate, you’re trying to get your way while ...

Emotional manipulators tend to benefit from having a sense of emotional intelligence without the added social and internal burdens of compassion or empathy. According to a study from the SAGE Open ...

Most people can agree they have encountered manipulative individuals at least once in their lifetime. Whether deceitful bosses or conniving false friends, these individuals seem to dedicate themselves ...

Ever find yourself doing what others want against your will? You might be in the clutches of a manipulator. According to psychology expert Marta Rodríguez Martínez, understanding the profile of ...

Manipulative people have mastered the art of deception. They may appear respectable and sincere but often that’s just a facade; it's a way to draw you in and ensnare you in a relationship before they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ideally, we're in the driver's seat of our own lives. However, emotionally controlling people can subtly take the wheel, and you ...