How Can I Stop Being Controlling in My Relationships?

How Can I Stop Being Controlling in My Relationships?
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[secretnonojuice]

the amount of people are willing to see and work on fixing their toxic traits… kinda nice

[Busterbrowns]

This is very helpful. I just lost my year and a half relationship because I was too controlling. It’s time to fix this.

[kaycali]

I once read, “imagine life as a raging river, does it serve any purpose to struggle? Wouldn’t it be more relaxing and peaceful to go with the flow?”
This really stuck with me because sometimes I try to control every aspect of life, and I get frustrated when something doesn’t go my way. This reminds me to let go and go with the flow...even though it can be hard sometimes.

[uscrunch]

I hate being controlling 😭😭😭 its not who i am but in a relathionship i loose control of my self and cant control my behavior

[brenden]

Good on you guys for coming here and attempting to take the necessary steps needed to better your life and your loved ones life. I wish you all the very best.

[flamehiro]

I learned that you should just treat how you want to be treated. If you in relationship, trust your partner unless there are obvious signs. Respect goes along way! If it doesn't work out, give yourself appropriate time to recover before seeking a new person or even better don't look. A chance encounter is much better imo. Still give respect even if it doesn't work out. No point hating each other just because it didn't work out

[elijah]

I'm 16 and oft told I'm controlling. I want to change before it's too late. I've lost every single friend I have.

[ForeverLearningAnaes]

Thank you so much for this reminder for us control freaks

[Psychiatricnerd]

Working on this. I have overall control issues with myself, my life, others including with my husband. I give it to God daily which helps but ultimately I need to realize 99% of others issues are NOT MY BUSINESS.

[brenden]

Hell, I really needed to hear that, for anyone listening. It's great advise, I think if I had heard it 3 months ago I wouldn't have been sitting alone in an appartment without my finance. 🧡 thanks for shooting the honesty

[britanymedina]

I control by lying. Making myself seem more desirable than I am and then the lies make me look psychotic. Nobody wants to be with a liar. What’s crazy is I thought I stopped doing this, but talking to an ex has me acting in ways I used to. Trying to control the dynamic by lying because I don’t feel safe. Now that I caught myself I’m afraid to admit it and cut the loss because I know after I admit it we will no longer be cool like that.

[mzmoth]

Yeah this is exactly what I do, make other people's problems my own, as though I'm the only person who's not going to mess things up. It is ridiculous. Already started working on this.

[yun]

thank you i needed this. i needed the break me and my gf took to reflect on my self, my insecurities. i’m gonna get her back when i’m better of my self.

[MayhemMama]

I'm here today 4/9/2022 ik I'm toxic, my fiance is so important to me, so I'm here to learn how to get better for the sake of our relationship. Ill update eventually 🤷

[davidstarboo]

I need help. I am very controlling towards my wife. I really don't want to mess up my marriage due to this .

[elsmileycuhhsikema]

MT boyfriend/baby daddy is so important to me so I'm here trying to get my stuff right. I "care" too much about everything he does :/

[azraelz]

I know im late to this but, i just lost a very important someone because of my dumb controlling behaviour and its about time for me to fix my mistakes.

[lauradiphlipo]

Another great video Dr. D! (But the lamp was a bit creepy, Lol)...

[morbotheturtle]

Not sure if you see the comments, I actually only started watching you today, but similar to this guy have listened to you on the Dave Ramsey Show. How do you balance the extremes of "I'm important" and thus telling everyone your problems vs "I'm not worth it" and not telling anyone your problems? Also, can't wait for you to get your own podcast! I will be subscribing as soon as I hear it comes out.

[calliopivogiatzis]

I met my friend at the casino 5 years ago. She was free and funny, but when her weird ex was there she was like dead meat. I avoid this bad energy by going to play at another slot machine and I feel much better