When you read quotes from Michael Haight, taken from audio recordings just hours before police say he shot and killed seven members of his own family, you might picture him screaming, towering over ...

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 ...

When people are in love, they tend to make excuses. They want the good, lovey dovey feelings to continue. Sometimes that means ignoring red flags to keep the party going. But, you can only suppress ...

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 ...

A controlling partner seeks to have power over every aspect of your life. Often, this behavior is subtle, making it hard to spot. According to marriage therapist Marni Feuerman, emotional abuse can be ...

Knowing exactly what you want can be considered a good thing. Having a vision of what your future is like is comforting, after all. But micromanaging every detail of... well, everything can get ...