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Controlling Behavior
Controlling Behavior
Actions meant to restrict another person's choices, relationships, or independence.
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Controlling Behavior
Actions meant to restrict another person's choices, relationships, or independence.
Controlling behavior may involve monitoring, demands for constant updates, threats, or pressure to change how someone thinks or feels. A repeated pattern can undermine the other person's autonomy and sense of safety.
💡 Real-Life Example
A partner insists on knowing where the other person is at all times and demands a report after every meeting with friends.
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