From guilt-tripping martyrs to weaponized gift-giving, these toxic holiday behaviors have become so normalized in families that we mistake manipulation for tradition—until we realize why we always ...

Ever felt like your relationship was slowly becoming less of a partnership and more of a dictatorship? Yeah, it's a super uncomfortable feeling. Knowing the signs of a controlling partner isn't about ...

Data from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health shows that about 68 percent of young women in one study ...

Many think that manipulation is simply someone treating another person a specific way in order to get the outcome that they want from that person. However, there are many different manipulation ...

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 ...

Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms controlling individuals use to keep their partners silent and disempowered. When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often ...

Controlling behavior is a pretty awful trait to have. No one likes to be called controlling, and even fewer want to admit that they are controlling, even when people point it out to them. But ...

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 ...

She may not intend to be manipulative, but her words indicate otherwise. Have you ever talked to a woman and thought, "She's a bit controlling"? People often let their guard down when hanging out with ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. Tension: Reassuring words can mask power plays; what sounds caring may quietly corral your choices and rewrite your narrative. Noise: Feel-good communication ...