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 ...

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 ...

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

Controlling behaviors are often hard to distinguish from the normal experience of being in a relationship. If you suspect your partner is controlling, look for clues in how your partner’s behavior ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Emma Davey met Ashley Southgate in 2015, she was on "cloud nine". Within a week of them dating, he told her he loved her, and within a month was talking about marriage, children, and their rosy ...

On December 14, during the Sun trine Node transit, there are three zodiac signs who will finally decide to end a controlling relationship. If we've ever found ourselves in a compromised position when ...

Starting April 2, the Moon will 'have business' with Saturn. Fortunately, this Moon happens to be already doing business with its happy and healthy buddy, Jupiter. Because of Jupiter's 'healthy and ...