"I think I know all of them now, all the manipulators hiding behind their smiling masks!" my client said during our recent coaching session. I felt the confidence radiating from her; that beautiful ...

Humans learn through development and social experiences how to manipulate other people—and their surroundings. Infants learn what works and what isn’t quite as successful to get their basic needs met, ...

Psychology expert Shadé Zahrai reveals the simple yet effective phrase you can use when you are being gaslit, guilt-tripped or subtly coerced by a manipulator.

Manipulators have a whole range of tactics they can use to make others do what they want. The best ones can bend you to their will before you even realize what’s happening. You can protect yourself, ...

Emotional manipulators can be tricky to deal with. They often use underhanded tactics to control or influence your feelings and actions. The good news is that you can outsmart them with some awareness ...

Have you ever been blindsided by someone who flips reality, pinning their outlandish acts on you? Imagine a cheater twisting the truth and accusing their loyal partner of infidelity. This isn’t mere ...

This phrase comes in many different incarnations, but the general message is, “Look at what you’ve made me do!” Manipulators ...

Kind people make the world better, but that same goodness can make them targets. Manipulators don’t see compassion as admirable-they see it as an opportunity. They study emotional patterns, exploit ...

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