There’s a fine line between influencing someone and manipulating them. The big distinction? Transparency. When you manipulate, you’re trying to get your way while concealing your true motive.

Manipulative behavior refers to a person's use of gaslighting, love bombing, and other behaviors used to gain power or influence over another. These relational tactics often damage another person's ...

There are two types of parents in this world: those who try their best to what is right for the sake of their children and those who use manipulative tactics to keep their kids under their control.

Gaslighting is a psychological tactic that manipulative people use to make you question your reality. It’s sneaky and unsettling, often leaving you second-guessing yourself in everyday situations. If ...

Cindy Garcia has been a bilingual educator for 17 years and is currently a districtwide specialist for bilingual/ESL mathematics. She is active on Twitter @CindyGarciaTX and on her blog: One of the ...