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 ...

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 ...

One-sided relationships happen when one partner is doing most of the emotional or relational investment while the other ...

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 ...

Ever feel like you’re the director of a movie your partner didn't sign up to star in? Yeah, it’s exhausting. Trying to ...

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 ...

TikTok user Myla (@mylaschulz120) posted a slideshow with her dating advice on Thursday, and it has since amassed 1.1 million views. In other videos posted to her page, Myla discusses her social life ...

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 ...

For generations, men were seen as the dominant force in relationships, traditionally expected to take the lead in dating, marriage, and financial responsibilities. However, with women gaining ...