What Falls Within Your Sphere of Control? Exploring the Intriguing Desire to Influence a Significant Other!

02/08/2023 1h 16min
What Falls Within Your Sphere of Control? Exploring the Intriguing Desire to Influence a Significant Other!

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How do you define the boundaries between what you can control and what you can't? Are You in a Relationship with a Controlling Partner? What emotions arise when you encounter situations beyond your control? Does your partner make you doubt your ability to achieve your professional goals? Do you lower your ambitions because he convinces you you’re not smart or competent enough to reach them? True or False? A controlling partner may not always be easy to spot. While some may act overtly menacing, others may resort to subtle manipulation in an attempt to “keep you in check.” How do you distinguish between healthy control and excessive control in your life? What strategies do you employ to manage feelings of helplessness or powerlessness? Can you identify specific triggers that make you want to control certain aspects of your life? How does the need for control impact your relationships with others? How do you define self-discipline, and how has it influenced your ability to pursue long-term goals and aspirations?