They might frame it as being concerned about your safety, but it can also be a way to monitor your movements and control your ...

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 ...

It was a very sobering idea for me to discover that I was a controlling person. I didn’t like the idea at all. In fact, I’d been working very hard, for as long as I could remember, to be a ...

Controlling people don't have to raise their voice or issue direct commands. Instead, they can use simple phrases to secretly keep others in check.

DEAR HARRIETTE: How can I balance being independent and self-sufficient and still accept help when I need it? I am used to doing things on my own, by myself, and ...

People who are charming in public but controlling behind closed doors often have a deep-seated need for control. This need extends to every aspect of their lives and, more importantly, their ...