Controlling people have a way of dominating their partners—whether they or their partners realize what’s happening or not.
The person who is emotionally dominating may have a deep need for control and even though this person may appear strong, they are actually moving through the world in a fearful manner. They attempt to control another’s feelings as a way to decrease their own anxiety.
Three signs that your partner may be trying to emotionally dominate and control you are:
👾They get mad if you state your opinion if it differs from theirs.
👾You are emotionally invalidated
A serious sign that your partner may be overly controlling, is when your partner frequently suggests, states, or makes you feel as though your feelings and reactions are overdramatic, out of proportion, or unnecessary.
👾 Gaslighting
If you share your hurt feelings with your partner, and he or she minimizes and invalidates them, you may be dealing with a gaslighter. If your feelings are hurt and you are seeking to communicate this clearly and directly, but your partner’s response is minimization and deflection every time, they may be gaslighting you with a method called “Downplaying.”
👾 You are constantly walking on eggshells to avoid getting them upset
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