Jenn H. always had a rocky relationship with her mother. “As a kid, I tried to blend into the background, but there were still a lot of outbursts and anger that upset me a lot,” she says. “When I was ...

There are many effective tactics for dealing with a difficult person—whether they're a gaslighter or emotional manipulator—but one method in particular stands out. The "Grey Rock Method" has gained ...

When dealing with toxic or abusive people, reacting emotionally often gives them exactly what they want, attention, control, or a sense of power. The grey rock method is a strategy some people use to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. According to Dr. Craig Malkin, author of “Rethinking Narcissism”, ...

If you’re on #TherapyTok, you might’ve heard of a buzzy new term circulating around: the grey rock method. But what you don’t know is you’ve likely already used this communication strategy in numerous ...