Let's explore some common habits that feel loving but may actually be attempts at control. At the start of a relationship, ...

Recognizing controlling behavior in relationships can be challenging, especially when it develops gradually over time. Many controlling behaviors might initially appear as expressions of love or ...

We’ve all been there—trapped in a relationship where the walls slowly close in, as your partner’s grip tightens like a vice. Maybe you’re feeling like a supporting character in your own life story or ...

Control struggles between partners are often the ruin of a couple. But what is a battle for “control” in the context of a relationship? When I introduce this concept in couple’s therapy, there is ...

You may simply have been manipulated into believing you are one because you're with a partner who is pulling the strings. If conflicts from days, weeks, or months ago still bother you even though ...

Are you looking for warning signs of a toxic relationship because you are wondering if you are in one with a person who needs control? All relationships are susceptible to relationship problems.

Growing up under controlling parents leaves lasting effects that extend far into adulthood. Developmental psychology research shows that children raised in controlling homes often struggle with ...

Finding a loving, supportive relationship represents a universal desire for many women, yet the path to meeting the right partner often involves navigating potential connections with men who may ...