Abusive behavior is not always obvious. Here are some of the mechanisms controlling individuals use to keep their partners silent and disempowered. When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often ...

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 ...

When you think about toxic relationships, you probably imagine both partners playing a harmful role. But in my 25 years as a therapist focusing on relationship abuse, I've found that in most cases, it ...