Navigating relationships can be confusing, especially when emotions are involved. Sometimes, what seems like affection might actually be manipulation in disguise. It's crucial to recognize these ...

Narcissists are skilled manipulators, often using guilt as a tool to control and get their way. By exploiting your emotions and sense of responsibility, they create a web of guilt that can make you ...

Manipulation and narcissism are weighty terms, especially when used in the same sentence. But there's a reason they're often uttered in the same breath (and quote tile on Instagram): The two go hand ...

Many manipulative adult children misuse their parents' kindness and generosity for personal gain, feeling a sense of entitlement over their parents' time, energy and space, simply because of their ...

With the new year comes new laws that protect people from rising electricity rates in Oregon. SE Grand Recovery Shelter to open January 5, expanding recovery-focused shelter access The city of ...

A team of researchers from the Harvard Business School has found that a broad selection of popular AI companion apps use emotional manipulation tactics to stop users from leaving. As spotted by ...

An industry expert has issued a warning about airline tactics. Booking a flight is rarely an enjoyable task as it’s often difficult to determine exactly how much flights really cost, what fees are ...

Foreign influence campaigns, or information operations, have been widespread in the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Influence campaigns are large-scale efforts to shift public opinion, ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but there are folks out ...