Controlling behaviour in a relationship can start small - a mood shift when you wear something you love, go out with friends, or do anything that doesn’t suit them. But over time, it can turn into isolation, gaslighting and coercive control.
Valerie is joined by Molly Smyth from The Healing Gals Podcast to break down the early warning signs, the difference between “protective” and controlling, and why things like wanting your passwords or monitoring your phone is a massive red flag.
They also talk cheating red flags, gut feeling vs relationship anxiety, and the first practical steps to leaving — even when you still love them.
