When it comes to rejecting someone nicely, compassion is always the goal—but even then, there are limits. “If someone is ...

Psychologist Dr. Daria Chase, Ph.D. says that control in any relationship can create a negative dynamic. Dr. Karyne E. Messina, a psychologist and the author of It’s Not Me, It’s You!: How Narcissists ...

People With 'Control Issues' Often Use These 11 Subtle Tactics, According to Psychologists originally appeared on Parade. People with a take-charge, go-getter attitude can inspire others and "rally ...

Smart people understand how the mind works and how to use psychological tricks to gain control in any situation. Anticipating how another person will most likely react in any given situation gives you ...

Control doesn’t always come in the form of overt commands. Sometimes, it’s woven into the words people use to influence your emotions and actions. The phrases may sound harmless or even caring, but ...

If you are worried your partner might cheat, you may feel inclined to start checking their phone or keeping close tabs on their whereabouts. That is what Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh, one of the United ...

A prominent personality characteristic of people who commit serious crimes is that they are determined to control other people. Their self-esteem depends upon it. Some are obvious about their quest ...