How Do I Know My Husband Is a Control Freak?
Control freaks are terrified of making mistakes. They try to control every little detail in their environments, hoping to ward off unexpected events. Husbands who are control freaks try to control their wives' behavior in ways that range from simply annoying to outright abusive. They usually are not consciously aware they are afraid, and they don't see themselves as controlling. They believe what they are doing is right. To find out if your husband is a control freak, look for the tell-tale signs.
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Ask yourself if your husband gives you a lot of advice that you haven't asked for. Does he use the word "should" a lot -- saying you "should" do this and you "should" do that? Does he act like he knows what is best for you?
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Pay attention to whether your husband always insists that the things you do together be done his way. Does he refuse to admit that your way of doing something might be better than his?
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Observe the way your husband makes plans for future activities. Does he tend to overplan everything, trying to anticipate every little thing that might go wrong? Does this overplanning take the fun and the spontaneity out of events that would otherwise be more enjoyable?
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Think about whether your husband is a neat freak. Some, though not all, control freaks like to keep their personal environment obsessively organized.
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Ask yourself whether your husband typically gets anxious or angry if things don't go according to plan. Does he get upset if an event starts late or if he gets stuck in traffic?
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Think about how your husband typically ends discussions. Does he always want to have the last word?
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