Deeply caring people provide support, make kind gestures, and positively influence the lives of others. Controlling people can use these tactics as ways to seek authority over another person’s life ...

Some people don’t interrupt loudly or talk over everyone, yet they still manage to control almost every conversation they’re part of. Instead of obvious dominance, they use quieter tactics that keep ...

Sometimes words that sound like normal conversation are actually tools for control. Certain phrases can make you feel ...

When a conversation feels difficult, don’t start with emotion; start with observation. Borrow a trick from military ...

Conversations are a fundamental part of our daily lives. Whether you're at a coffee shop, a work meeting, or chatting with friends, there's always a subtle dance of power dynamics happening. Some ...

I was having a discussion with a colleague recently about controlling behavior. He seemed to find the idea that one person could control another’s behavior to be both astounding and objectionable. But ...