In intimate relationships, what feels like love to one person can be, in reality, a series of steps into being controlled by a partner. Coercive control is now illegal in the U.K. and emphasizes ...

Teenagers engaged in toxic, controlling dating relationships may be at risk for a variety of problems as they enter adulthood, including drug use, as well as mental and physical health struggles, new ...

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 ...

Relationships during the teen years, be they friendly or romantic, are an important part of developing character and values. The trial and error, ups and downs, mistakes and spats that characterize ...

Psychologist Dr. Daria Chase, Ph.D. says that control in any relationship can create a negative dynamic. Dr. Karyne E. Messina, a psychologist and the author of It’s Not Me, It’s You!: How Narcissists ...

A new study shows teens who are in toxic and controlling relationships are at risk for mental and physical health problems years into the future. The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, ...

February is around the corner. Love is in the air. A healthy relationship is one of trust and respect. It includes communication where both parties can freely express opinions and concerns. But what ...

New research published in Violence Against Women identifies distinct profiles of love in romantic relationships and links ...

For many teens, figuring out what a healthy relationship looks like isn’t easy, especially when they’re just starting to ...