In today's world, more people are starting new relationships than ever before. While most romantic partnerships begin with good intentions and mutual interests, many become difficult when one person...
The term “invisible coercion†refers to subtle forms of manipulation that are difficult to detect and resist, such as psychological pressure, emotional blackmailing, and gaslighting. Survivors of...
The term “narcissist” comes from Greek mythology, where it refers to the son of the goddess Venus who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)...
Manipulation is defined as deliberate action taken to influence others for personal gain. In adolescence, manipulation can manifest in several forms that may have negative impacts on both parties...
Emotional manipulation is an insidious form of abuse that can leave lasting psychological scars. It often takes place in close personal relationships such as romantic partnerships or family dynamics...
Leadership cults are groups that form around charismatic leaders who demand total loyalty and obedience from their members. They often use sexualized and seductive tactics to control and manipulate...
Erotic vulnerability refers to an individual's openness to experiencing pleasure and sensuality, their desire for emotional connection, and their willingness to expose themselves physically or...
Consensual relationships are based on mutually agreed upon agreements between parties who give their informed, voluntary, and free agreement.
In some cases, individuals may find themselves in...
Repeated exposure to psychological violence can have significant impacts on an individual's emotional resilience and coping strategies. It is important to understand how this occurs so that...
The most common type of long-term consequence is that the relationship becomes increasingly toxic, leading to emotional abuse, financial exploitation, physical violence, and even murder. Manipulation...