Interpersonal relationships are complex and require healthy boundaries for everyone to thrive together. However, when problems arise, such as manipulative behavior, they need to be addressed ...

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 ...

The most dangerous relationship problems often begin with behaviors so subtle they’re easy to dismiss. Emotional manipulation—a form of control that leaves you questioning your own feelings and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...