Could You Be Controlling And Not Realize It?
The short answer
Yes, you can be controlling and not realize it; many people show controlling behaviors without knowing it. In this episode, Dr. Joe and Dr. Kimberly cover both sides of control: how to tell if you are the controlling one, what to do about it if you are, and how to handle a spouse who is controlling you.
Key takeaways
- Controlling behavior often goes unnoticed by the person doing it.
- If you discover you have been controlling, it is not too late to change.
- Many spouses who are being controlled are unsure how to handle it, and this episode speaks to that side too.
In this episode, Dr. Joe Beam and Dr. Kimberly Beam Holmes dig into “Could You Be Controlling And Not Realize It?” Press play above to hear the full conversation.
Many times people exhibit controlling behaviors without realizing it. Other times people are controlled, and don’t know how to handle it in their marriage. We’ll talk about both sides.
In this show, we’ll discuss control in three different ways: 1. How to know if you’re controlling (you may not realize it!) 2. What to do if you are controlling (it’s not too late to change things) 3. How to handle being controlled by your spouse
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Common questions
Can someone be controlling and not know it?
Yes. Many times people show controlling behaviors without realizing it, which is why this episode starts with how to know if you’re controlling.
Is it too late to change if I’ve been controlling?
No. It’s not too late to change things, and this episode walks through what to do once you see that you’ve been controlling.
What do I do if my spouse is controlling me?
Many people who are controlled don’t know how to handle it in their marriage. The third part of this episode covers how to handle being controlled by your spouse.