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 ...

Relationships should ideally be a source of comfort, love, and mutual respect. Yet, sometimes actions that seem loving may cross a line into being controlling. It's important to recognize these red ...

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 ...

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.

Deeply caring people provide support, make kind gestures, and positively influence the lives of others. Controlling people can use these tactics as ways to seek authority over another person’s life ...

Narcissists often use subtle psychological tricks to gain control in relationships. From gaslighting and silent treatment to love bombing and blame-shifting, these tactics can leave partners confused ...

Sometimes, people are not really in love, rather they are “in love with the idea of being in love” because many of these are just unhealthy attachments. Especially as teenagers, with raging hormones, ...

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 ...