12 Dark Psychology Tricks Manipulators Use to Get Their Way

I’ve had the misfortune of meeting a few manipulative types in my life. One was my controlling-coercive ex-partner, and the other was a ‘friend’ that lied about practically everything. Each had their own techniques and tricks. My ex would undermine my confidence and isolate me. My friend was a pathological…

10 Subtle Signs Someone Is Jealous of You (and You Don’t Even Realize It) 

William Shakespeare described jealousy as a ‘green-eyed monster’, and for good reason. Jealousy ruins friendships and intimate relationships. It leaves the jealous unfulfilled with their life and resentful towards others. Jealousy is coveting things other people have; things you think you deserve. The fact others have these things makes your…

84 Backhanded Compliment Examples That Are Insults (and How to Fight Back!)

A friend of a friend once described me as ‘not unattractive’. I wondered, is that a compliment? What does it actually mean? If I’m not unattractive, then surely, I’m attractive. But why phrase it that way? Maybe he didn’t want to compliment me. Either way, it sounded like a backhanded…