Think your fictional villain is memorable? If they're just "evil," readers will forget them instantly. The most unfor ...

A psychologist gives you a peek at their playbook.

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 ...

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 ...

The term “gaslighting” gets thrown around a lot lately—dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster even chose it as the 2022 word of the year. Although it has become a common phrase, it’s actually a serious ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Narcissists rely on these five ‘logical fallacies’ like a ...

Work can be stressful enough. When you throw in a colleague or boss who is a master manipulator, it can get even messier. I don’t know about you, but when I worked in the corporate setting, I noticed ...

A recent Harvard Business School-led study is sounding the alarm: popular AI “companion” chatbots are reportedly using emotional manipulation to discourage users from ending conversations. The ...

Artificial intelligence companion apps are marketed as sources of emotional support, friendship, and even romance. But new research from Harvard Business School reveals an unsettling pattern: AI ...