Although relationships can be good for the mind, body and soul, there are times when connections with others are just downright toxic. Between the big red flags to defensiveness to phrases that should ...

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 ...

DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Brooke,” started dating a man, “Angus,” last year. From the start, he made a poor impression. He ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Navigating relationships is a tricky business, especially when you're up against someone who's mastered the art of manipulation.

Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet powerful form of control that can leave a person feeling confused, guilty and emotionally drained. It often starts with small, seemingly harmless behaviors that ...

“There are those whose primary ability is to spin wheels of manipulation. It is their second skin and without these spinning wheels, they simply do not know how to function.” ― C. JoyBell C ...

Manipulative people only care about holding onto the power and control, and they'll say whatever it takes to do that. Here ...

Nothing affects our well-being more than the quality of our relationships—for better and for worse. If you've ever been in a toxic relationship, you know the toll it takes on your mind, body, and ...

The flickering gaslights in a 1944 film gave birth to what would become one of the most insidious forms of emotional abuse recognized today. In the classic thriller “Gaslight,” Ingrid Bergman portrays ...

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 ...

You would think that being in a committed relationship would bring emotional security, mutual support and a sense of partnership. That is not always if ever the case, due to many factors. Take, for ...