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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Relationship bullying isn’t always easy to spot. As control intensifies, you ...

For many teens, figuring out what a healthy relationship looks like isn’t easy, especially when they’re just starting to ...

A man on Reddit is sharing why he decided to end his relationship over fears of being "too controlling." "I (M24), and I’ve noticed a troubling pattern in my relationships. I keep breaking up with my ...