While they might not raise their voices or issue direct commands, controlling individuals use certain statements to make others conform. It's never easy dealing with a controlling person. They rarely ...

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 ...

Years ago, psychologist George Simon identified “covert aggressors,” people who use manipulative tactics to control us (1996). Simon wrote about interpersonal relationships, but lately, I’ve seen ...

Some people are perfectly happy to play their roles in the skit that is life, but others have to run the show even at the ...

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 ...

Everyone has all kinds of people in their lives who serve different purposes. Some will make you feel truly lucky to know them, while others might make you question your sanity a bit. When someone ...

Dear Abby: My sister, “Blanche,” and I didn’t grow up together after she turned 13. I was 6 at that time, and our grandmother raised her. We talked on the phone a lot until I was 45 and my husband ...

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 ...