Title: 10 Signs of a Controlling Relationship You Should Never Ignore
Headings: 10 Signs of a Controlling Relationship You Should Never Ignore
10 Signs of a Controlling Relationship You Should Never Ignore
Relationships can be complicated at the best of times, but there are some relationships that can turn toxic. How to recognize a controlling relationship?
1. Constant criticism
2. Isolation
3. Thinly veiled threats
4. Spying or snooping on you
5. Excessive jealousy or paranoia
6. Assuming guilt before innocence
7. Bolstering arguments
8. Unwilling to hear your point of view
9. Making your views seem ridiculous
10. Pushing you towards unhealthy behaviours
Francesca Forsythe, LL.M., M.Phil.
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Content: This includes snooping through messages, social media accounts, and can even escalate into spying on you when you are not together. This behaviour comes from deep-seeded trust issues and can be severely detrimental to the victimized partner. Keep your phone locked with a passcode and let your partner know that if they want to know something they need to come to you first. It’s not a case of being open and honest, it is a case of boundaries and respect. 5. Excessive jealousy or paranoia
All relationships can have elements of jealousy and paranoia, it is natural to want to protect a relationship if you feel threatened. A healthy level is totally manageable with support, reassurance, and honesty. If your partner is excessively jealous or paranoid to the point that you feel you can’t do anything with complete freedom, then you need to tackle this head-on. Encourage your partner to seek help for their trust issues and continue to make your boundaries clear. 6.