Preferably, you need to locate a partner whom enables you to a better form of yourself, right? Somebody who supports, encourages, and challenges you are able to often be confused for some body who’s actually criticizing you.
“If your spouse regularly asks you push back, they get defensive saying they are only trying to help—this is not about helping you, this is about controlling you,” says Hendrix if you really need that extra piece of pizza—and when. once Again, “controlling behavior is generally present in a toxic relationship.” Don’t confuse manipulation or control-freak tendencies with being “nice” or “helpful.”
15. You don’t feel your self around them.
Your S.O. should love you for who you really are are. (more…)