There's been a long-standing joke on the internet referring to certain traits as hallmarks of "male manipulators." When I realized that those traits are similar to how my boyfriend behaves, I knew I ...

Manipulation can cause serious harm to people's mental and emotional (and even physical) well-being. However, some people are so skilled at deceiving others that it's challenging to spot their tactics ...

Most people, when you tell them they've hurt you, do something pretty normal: they get a little defensive, maybe a little hurt themselves, and then you talk it through. A manipulator does something ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. We've all come across those people who possess a knack for subtly controlling situations and ...

If you’ve been played like a fiddle by the wrong person, you probably are on the lookout for signs that the next person you meet could be the same way. These phrases are instant tip-offs that you ...

Chronic manipulators thrive on relationships—most of them will establish several romantic relationships in their lifetime, although they may not last for long. For those whose relationships make it to ...

In my decade of advising Fortune 500 companies as a behavioral researcher, I've found that one of the most effective ways to stop a manipulator is one key phrase: "That's interesting. Tell me more." ...

Work can be stressful enough. When you throw in a colleague or boss who is a master manipulator, it can get even messier. I don’t know about you, but when I worked in the corporate setting, I noticed ...

Dealing with manipulative people is one of the greatest frustrations in the workplace. Is there a foolproof way to stop manipulative people from getting under your skin? Yes, says Shadé Zahrai, PhD, ...