From "flattery traps" to "emotional rollercoasters," leading psychologist María Jesús Álava Reyes shares her expert guide to spotting manipulators and reclaiming your inner strength.

Friendship is supposed to be a safe space where you feel supported, understood, and valued. But sometimes, a friend’s soothing words might mask a manipulative agenda. You might hear phrases that make ...

Dealing with manipulative people is not difficult, but can be emotionally draining. From their shady and demeaning comments all the way to their gaslighting tendencies, manipulators know what buttons ...

There are certain questions you should always be wary of receiving, especially from people you're supposed to trust. Manipulation can take a variety of diverse and unsettling forms in our daily lives ...

The dark side of emotional intelligence, usually crafted by narcissists and manipulative people, is what defines psychological "tricks." If someone can leverage their own insights, social awareness, ...