5 Ways to Detect Possessive and Controlling Behavior in Romance Relationship

Michelle Knudson
Possessive behavior displayed by your husband can be quite scary at times. His insecurities may send you through the roof wondering if he is going to harm you or one of your friends. Here are five ways to detect possessive and controlling behavior in romance relationship.

Study Reactions

Your mans actions as a result of a statement that you make often shows a poor reflection of your man due to insecurities within himself. If he becomes possessive regarding you when he feels that any man is a threat to your relationship then it is time to pack your bags and leave immediately. You may really wonder if he will follow through on his threats to hurt others that you care about.

He Won't Let You See Your Family Without Calling You Several Times

He uses the family vehicle as a manipulation and control tactic over you. He wants you to call him when you've arrived to your location safely. He calls you over and over again during lunch with your family demanding that you call him back in the name of being worried about you. Remember, ladies you just called him a hour and a half ago. He says that he is worried about the family car which is just an excuse so that you do not catch on his possessive behavior right away despite you feeling trapped and controlled by him.

Display of ViolenceIs About Control

Does he get mad over another man that results in him punching out the air conditioner in a vehicle? Does he punch out things in your car? Does he threaten to harm another man? You sit there and witness all of these actions that begin to scare you. You begin to feel like a piece of property and not a wife. Insecurities within a man can bring out possessive behavior almost immediately that he doesn't not indirectly want to show you. You begin to fear for your own life in some cases, but you just sit there staying silent when you secretly want to run away.

You Have Seen How Dangerous He Is Before

Always trust your gut feelings. Tell anyone that will listen about your gut feelings just in case you ever end up dead by him. You must remember that possessive and control is a form of abuse. Abuse can happen in many different ways. Possessive behavior is not about love at all, but it is about power. Controlling behavior over you is not a sign of jealousy or display of love, but it is about power and manipulation.

Published by Michelle Knudson

Michelle is a freelance writer who has sold and published over 550 articles. Her writing strengths include, business, financial topics and relationships. You may contact her at michelle@michelleknudsonwrite...  View profile

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