Controlling behavior can be challenging to spot, especially early in a relationship, which can make it difficult to break away from it later. Although friends and family might express concern, you may ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I have been dating for eight months now and he’s great! But sometimes I worry he’s become a little controlling over my social life and how I act. Am I reading too much into ...