Recognising Controlling Behaviour
How can controlling behaviour affect the person being controlled?
The situation
Someone's expectations are affecting another person's choices and independence.
Recommended Response
A. They may feel anxious, confused, dependent, isolated, or afraid to trust their own judgement.
Context matters. This is a recommendation for the situation described, not a rule for every interaction.
Why is A the recommended response?
Understanding this situation
Control can make people second-guess themselves and feel unsafe making ordinary decisions. Over time, this can affect mental health.
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