Tension: Reassuring words can mask power plays; what sounds caring may quietly corral your choices and rewrite your narrative. Noise: Feel-good communication advice equates positivity with kindness, ...

New research from Binghamton University found that people with “dark triad” traits may use touch to manipulate their partner.

When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often picture loud fights, sheer manipulation, or clear-cut abuse. But sometimes, controlling behavior is more subtle—it sneaks in quietly, disguised as ...

In a relationship, major breakups are often preceded by subtle signs that many overlook. One such behavior, sometimes referred to as microcheating, is maintaining some form of emotional intimacy or ...