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Coercive Control, Rules, and the Micromanagement of Daily Life

One of the common features of coercive control in relationships is the relentless micromanagement of everyday life—strict rules, limitations, and expectations that govern a...

How Abusers Withhold Affection to Maintain Control

Withholding affection—also referred to as emotional withholding—is a subtle but damaging practice, which when used intentionally and consistently, is a form of emotional abuse....

Why Controlling Men Can’t Stand It When You Get Angry

In controlling or abusive relationships, the expression of anger by the partner being controlled is not just unwelcome; it can be downright unsafe. An abuser’s...

The Swift Shift: Why Abusers Quickly Move into New Relationships

The end of a relationship with a controlling abuser often marks the beginning of a perplexing chapter: their rapid move into a new relationship....