Recognizing these subtle behaviors is crucial. When you know which signs indicate this manipulation, you can take action before you're in too deep. Psychologists note that certain behaviors signal ...

Navigating relationships, be they personal or professional, can be tricky. You often encounter people who seem caring and supportive. However, some of these seemingly well-intentioned folks might have ...

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 ...

People with a take-charge, go-getter attitude can inspire others and "rally the troops." However, as with many traits, it's possible to have too much of a good thing. If someone has a desire to have ...

Imagine you could recognize controlling people before you even interacted with them. Being able pick the controlling person out of a line-up would be a neat skill to have. It could mean that you’d be ...

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 ...

Many of my clients enter therapy because their spouse or their boss has told them they are too controlling and that they need to rethink their approach to people. If this is happening to you, you may ...