I remember being in a workshop once, completely lost as the presenter explained a complex theory. My heart pounded. Should I just nod along? Instead, I took a deep breath and raised my hand. "I'm sorry," I said, "I'm a bit of a dufus with this topic. Could you explain it another way?" The presenter smiled, and a few other people visibly relaxed. My question unlocked a simpler explanation that helped not just me, but half the room. Being honest didn't make me look silly; it ma

Emotional manipulation isn't always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s a quiet, subtle current in a conversation that leaves you feeling off-balance. Throughout the show, we unpacked several of these tactics to help you spot them in your own life. Do any of these sound familiar?