An emotional manipulator is someone who tries to control or influence others by playing with their feelings or emotions. They use tactics like guilt-tripping, gaslighting, or being overly dramatic to get what they want. Full definition
The movie result is a sappy, high concept emotional manipulator with no basis in authenticity, and that might be the best thing that can be said about it. (hollywoodchicago.com)
When an emotional manipulator feels out of control, they'll say or do «uncharacteristic» things to try and feel better. (relevantmagazine.com)
An emotional caretaker is someone who looks out for the feelings, needs, wants of an emotional manipulator. (petesgrillandpizza.com)