Recognizing these red flags can empower you to take charge of your interactions and make healthier choices. With a bit of ...

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 ...

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Coercive control can include isolating a person from friends and family, monitoring their time and taking control over ...

I was reading your recent letters regarding inheritance and favoritism, and they were very interesting. I would like to change the perspective a little bit, while staying on the same topic: I have a ...

Have you ever talked to a woman and thought, "She's a bit controlling"? People often let their guard down when hanging out with a loved one or friend, but to a controlling person, this reaction is the ...

A "controlling and manipulative" Nottinghamshire man who groomed and repeatedly raped a young girl has been jailed.

A "controlling and manipulative sex offender" who groomed and repeatedly raped a girl has been jailed. Christopher Swift not only abused the victim but also controlled aspects of her life - telling ...

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 ...