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 ...

There's no shortage of discussion over the impending New York trial of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs. One phrase you won't hear during the legal process? "Coercive control." Combs was arrested in ...

Imagine a hostage situation. A woman is trapped in her home, and her life and the lives of her family members depend on how well she obeys her captor’s commands. A hostage negotiator calls and asks if ...

“Financial control in a relationship isn’t always loud or obvious,” Delony said. “It can be subtle — like one partner always ‘taking care’ of the bills without sharing access or dismissing the other’s ...

“Future faking is a type of manipulative behavior where someone makes exaggerated, empty promises or creates false hope by talking about a shared future without any genuine intention of making those ...

OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the issue of coercive control in intimate relationships is “front of mind” as he prepares a new justice bill. MPs on the House of Commons status of women ...

Looking back, the signs were there. “For one, he was kind of rude to my friends,” Jess says. “And he would totally shut down whenever he got upset.” Still, it wasn’t until after they broke up that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Who really holds the power in your love story? The “Swag Gap” may be quietly ...

Finding a loving, supportive relationship represents a universal desire for many women, yet the path to meeting the right partner often involves navigating potential connections with men who may ...