Controlling behavior occurs when a person attempts to force another person to conform to their own needs or desires through some form of manipulation. The outsized desire for control is unhealthy and ...

"Being emotionally controlled means that another person is consistently influencing how you feel, think or behave by ...

When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often picture loud fights, sheer manipulation, or clear-cut abuse. But sometimes, controlling behavior is more subtle—it sneaks in quietly, disguised as ...

With that in mind, before we get into discussing sex with a gaslighter, it’s worth a quick clarification of terms.