Control struggles between partners are often the ruin of a couple. But what is a battle for “control” in the context of a relationship? When I introduce this concept in couple’s therapy, there is ...

Why do people misidentify control as love? Here are three ways to answer that question. Not everything that looks like love to begin with actually turns out to be true. Sometimes, what feels intense ...

CLEVELAND, Oh - Dear Ask Yadi: My partner refuses to let me touch their phone, tablet, or even the TV remote when they’re around. When we’re together, they want complete control of the remote. If I ...

In modern relationships, dominance is often mistaken for confidence. But true leadership feels steady, respectful, and safe—and it changes everything about how a couple functions.

Relationships should ideally be built on trust, respect, and mutual care. However, when a narcissist enters the picture, things can quickly become manipulative and emotionally draining. Narcissists ...