One of Jordan Pine’s first encounters with human trafficking involved an 8-year-old girl who was being trafficked by her mother. The girl never went missing and never missed school, even as her mother ...

Honest language makes it hard for manipulators to have control over you. Manipulators thrive in environments where the people they aredealing with are unsure of their own worth, relying on emotional ...

This isn't an uncommon dilemma. Human relationships are complex, and the bonds we form can be incredibly resilient, even in the face of toxicity. This article will delve into the intricacies of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. It is a common mantra in cybersecurity that humans are the weakest ...

Humans learn through development and social experiences how to manipulate other people—and their surroundings. Infants learn what works and what isn’t quite as successful to get their basic needs met, ...

Manipulation shows itself in different ways, ranging from flattery to bullying. This post focuses on people who manipulate nicely. They do not directly threaten, but they do coerce by questioning ...