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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes words that sound like normal conversation are actually tools for control. Certain phrases can make you feel confused, guilty, or like your feelings don’t matter. Recognizing these red flags ...

Lola Young’s so-called ADHD anthem “Messy” is having a moment. But its theme—control within a toxic relationship—is as old as time. Throughout history, relationships have been shaped by power and ...

Are you a controlling person? If so, you’re not alone. This has been one of my personal struggles over the years — and although I haven’t completely freed myself of the desire to control things, I’ve ...

Tension: Reassuring words can mask power plays; what sounds caring may quietly corral your choices and rewrite your narrative. Noise: Feel-good communication advice equates positivity with kindness, ...