Part of being a controlling person deals with an inability to tolerate others' boundaries, including knowing when to ...

Controlling behavior occurs when a person attempts to force another person to conform to their own needs or desires through some form of manipulation. The outsized desire for control is unhealthy and ...

Last year, I published a popular blog post that sought to outline a few go-to methods for manipulative parenting. As stated therein, parenting is all about guiding a child's development. But when ...

When it comes to manipulation, the signs are often subtle, hidden in the nuances of everyday conversation. You might second-guess yourself, wondering if you're just imagining things. But if you're not ...

There are two types of parents in this world: those who try their best to what is right for the sake of their children and those who use manipulative tactics to keep their kids under their control.

Recognizing controlling behavior in relationships can be challenging, especially when it develops gradually over time. Many controlling behaviors might initially appear as expressions of love or ...

The term "narcissist" often brings to mind the loud, boastful personality, but a far more dangerous type operates in the ...

Tension: Reassuring words can mask power plays; what sounds caring may quietly corral your choices and rewrite your narrative. Noise: Feel-good communication advice equates positivity with kindness, ...

New research from Binghamton University found that people with “dark triad” traits may use touch to manipulate their partner.

Last year, I published a popular blog post that sought to outline a few go-to methods for manipulative parenting. As stated therein, parenting is all about guiding a child's development. But when ...