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.are You Missing The Signs Of A Controlling Relationship?

By: Jim Favor

Being in a loving relationship is one of the wonders of the world. Having someone to share life with can be exhilarating working together towards a common goal. But sometimes one person or the other becomes so infatuated that it may end up a controlling relationship. Sometimes people are blind to the fact that it is a controlling relationship and if it is you need to know the warning signs that may hinder you as a person and your connection to the rest of your social circle.

This article will list some key questions that will help you identify whether or not you are in a controlling relationship. Hopefully this will help you identify a problem or not identify an issue whatever the case may be.

Is there a low interest level in social activities by your partner?

If your friends never call and you never go out on social occasions then that may be a sign of a controlling relationship. Having a non social life with your friends is a key indicator that something is wrong with the relationship. Enjoying one another is one thing but not having friends over is another. If you find that no one ever comes over then you should start investigating why that is.

Do you get physically abused during arguments?

Whatever the argument is about physical abuse is totally out of the question for appropriate behavior. That borders on illegal and in fact it is illegal to strike your partner. But deeper implications are in this type of situations especially if this is a common occurrence. Clearly arguing on a common basis is the start of things to happen and if it ends up being physically abusive then you must know that this is a situation to get out of quickly. Reconciliation will take a long time in the form of a mediator if you want to go that route.

Does your partner want your undivided attention most of the time?

If you work and can never go out socializing with your friends because your partner wants you home then that is a sign of controlling behavior. If you want to have a joyful, fun filled life then you must take into account these type of behaviors that suggest controlling behavior.

Does your partner seem to be busy all the time?

Being busy is a defensive barrier that controlling people have to justify the action of not socializing with anyone beyond their household. It takes an effort to go outside the comfort level for anyone and for a person that is controlling this is totally unacceptable. If a controlling person can't be in a position to dictate their terms then they don't want any part of it.

Knowing these signs of a controlling relationship should alert you to the situation so that you can be better prepared for this if you happen to be in that situation.

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