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, ...

Controlling behavior is a pretty awful trait to have. No one likes to be called controlling, and even fewer want to admit that they are controlling, even when people point it out to them. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

Few phrases in common usage are more pervasive than “controlling the narrative.” Regardless of your walk of life, having control over every aspect of your “story” should be a priority, personally 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.

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 ...