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 ...

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 ...