Manipulation is a highly toxic behavior used to control a person or a situation that isn’t always easy to identify. Unlike the more obvious red flags in a relationship such as disrespect, name-calling, and lack of boundaries, manipulative tactics can be subtle when the person practicing them is highly skilled. 5 subtle signs of manipulationAlthough people with problematic personality types like narcissism, psychopathy, or sociopathy are infamous for being highly manipulative, normal humans are capable of using the tactic too. It’s more common in a toxic relationship, when one partner tries to …