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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sure, navigating interactions with someone who uses manipulation tactics can be challenging. Narcissists often rely on these ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Narcissists rely on these five ‘logical fallacies’ like a ...

The term “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot lately—dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster even chose it as the 2022 word of the year. Although it has become a common phrase, it’s actually a serious ...

A recent Harvard Business School-led study is sounding the alarm: popular AI “companion” chatbots are reportedly using emotional manipulation to discourage users from ending conversations. The ...

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 ...

An expert explains how to spot and respond to emotional manipulation over the holidays. Mary Jo Trom bley, PhD, Associate Dean, Psychology and Human Services at the University of Phoenix College of ...

Artificial intelligence companion apps are marketed as sources of emotional support, friendship, and even romance. But new research from Harvard Business School reveals an unsettling pattern: AI ...