Love is a beautiful thing. It isn't supposed to feel restrictive and controlling.
However, some people are in unhappy relationships but not aware it's because of their partner's controlling behaviours.
Here are signs that indicate your partner is controlling, manipulative and potentially dangerous in the relationship. Read on and stay alert:
1. Continuously pepper you with negative criticism
They constantly strive to crush your confidence with negative comments and criticisms.
He or she always finds faults in the way you dress, eat, talk, stand, sit, what you watch, type of friends you hang out with, your weight, basically everything.
These constant reminders that you're not good enough might make you have self-esteem issues in the long run.
2. Get mad when you make plans without them
When you go out or make any plans without including them, they get really upset.
They will endlessly call and send you a million text messages, that you won't even have a good time.
And these calls are not meant to check up on you; they're to scold and question you why you're having fun without him or her.
3. Often give ultimatums
They have the "my way or the highway" mentality.
They tend to give ultimatums, directives and commands every time you have a conversation or don't agree on something.
To them, your opinion doesn't matter, which suggests they're intentionally belittling you.
4. Constantly go through your stuff
Though this is clearly an invasion of privacy, they think going through your phone and belongings is their right, just because you're together.
If you confront them about it, they will get upset and possibly turn tables on you that you are cheating, if you have something to hide.
5. Constantly make you feel guilty
They are skilled manipulators who have mastered the art of making their partners constantly feel guilty, to work in their favour.
This constant guilt will eventually make his or her partner give up his or her power in the relationship. Their suggestions, opinions, views will always be shut.