Have you ever been in a relationship with a man and thought, "This guy is pretty controlling? " Or perhaps you've been hanging out with a guy friend and noticed he displays some pretty strange and ...

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 ...

Anyone who’s perpetually stressed about how things get done or thrives off a clear plan has probably been told to loosen up and learn how to be less controlling. Thanks to its loaded connotation, ...

The way a boy grows up, and the connection he has with his mother, can greatly affect him as an adult man. So, if a man has ...

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 ...

With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can involve controlling behaviors.

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 ...

The "monster-in-law" is a stock villain in movies, stand-up routines and Reddit forums. She can be a fearsome figure in real life too, whether you're a newlywed or have been married for decades. Your ...