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Controlling Behavior can be a Cry for Connection

written by Dr. Margaret Paul July 22, 2020
Controlling Behavior can be a Cry for Connection

How do you respond when you feel that your friend, family member, or partner is trying to control you? Do you counter by trying to control them — giving yourself up, resisting, getting angry, blaming or withdrawing?

A Cry for Connection

How does the other person respond to this? Does he or she respond with more controlling behavior — indifference, resistance, defending, anger, blame, or compliance?

Do you end up feeling connected with each other?

Take a moment right now to tune inside and see what is really happening when you protect yourself with avoidant, controlling behavior.

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