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 ...
We tend to associate the word “abuse” with more extreme behaviors and actions. However, abuse occurs on a continuum and can take on different forms and morph and/or escalate over the course of the ...
In the face of betrayal, maintaining composure can be a powerful tool. One woman discovered that by not crying, she shifted the power dynamic in her relationship. This unexpected approach disrupted ...
Healing means control. That is what I learned when I started medical school nearly a decade ago. It’s a belief embedded so deep in our understanding of medicine that it usually escapes conscious ...
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When men go silent during arguments: Is his quiet a warning sign or emotional self-control?
In many relationships, silence during an argument quickly becomes another reason to fight. One partner may ask why the other suddenly stopped talking, while the silent partner believes he is simply ...
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 ...
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