Manipulation surrounds us—and although it can have positive effects at times (think a boss using persuasion to get results from a team), the negative impact of being manipulated can be devastating.
In my decade of advising Fortune 500 companies as a behavioral researcher, I've found that one of the most effective ways to stop a manipulator is one key phrase: "That's interesting. Tell me more." ...
Narcissistic wives often employ a whole host of manipulation tactics in order to get what they want, never considering the harm this may cause to their husbands. Of course, it's important to note that ...
Gaslighting, a manipulation tactic often wielded by emotional abusers, gradually makes you question your own judgment, feelings, memories and reality. Because of its insidious nature, it can be hard ...
De Freitas, Julian, Zeliha Oğuz Uğuralp, and Ahmet Kaan Uğuralp. "Emotional Manipulation by AI Companions." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 26-005, August 2025. (Revised October 2025.) ...