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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Navigating relationships can be tricky, especially when dealing with manipulative individuals. These people have a knack for ...

Ever find yourself doing what others want against your will? You might be in the clutches of a manipulator. According to psychology expert Marta Rodríguez Martínez, understanding the profile of ...

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 ...

You can't always get what you want, but manipulative people sure will throw out all of the stops to try. Guilt-tripping is a common tactic, but one psychologist says it can come in many forms that are ...