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 ...

While we can all say different things about love, the one thing most people can agree on is that it should feel safe. You should never be worried about saying the wrong thing to your partner or having ...

Relationships should make you feel safe, loved, and free to be yourself. But sometimes, what looks like care and attention can actually be control in disguise. A partner who seems perfect on the ...

In a guilt-based relationship, you may be forced to take responsibility for things that aren’t your fault. Here’s how to recognize and break free of this dynamic. Guilt is a powerful emotion—one that ...

Do you find that your relationship partner (partner, spouse, lover… or even your roommate, mom, dad, or sibling) is overly controlling? At the lower end of the spectrum, they might express their ...

Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms controlling individuals use to keep their partners silent and disempowered. When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often ...

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 ...

Jealousy can be a natural human reaction, and it doesn’t automatically mean that something is wrong emotionally. Whether it’s the envy of a friend’s financial windfall or the tinge of discomfort that ...