Controlling behavior occurs when a person attempts to force another person to conform to their own needs or desires through some form of manipulation. The outsized desire for control is unhealthy and ...

Tim Smith has 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, both as a writer and as a trader. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor and educator with over ...

Did you feel somewhat deflated when you read that title? Does it seem overly dramatic and gloomy? As pessimistic as it may be, there’s a very good reason why it’s absolutely true: Controlling people ...

While they might not raise their voices or issue direct commands, controlling individuals use certain statements to make others conform. It's never easy dealing with a controlling person. They rarely ...

In my years as a psychologist and now as a mental health podcast host, I've long since learned that stereotypes don't apply when it comes to controlling partners. Toxic relationships can sneak up on ...