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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 ...

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 ...