In this episode, Finn and Sarah explore the various ways control manifests in relationships and personal behavior. From manipulation to passive aggressiveness, they provide insights and examples to help listeners identify and address controlling tendencies.

Key Takeaways:

• Manipulate People: Understand how subtle manipulation can affect relationships.
• Anger as Control: Learn how expressing anger can be a form of control, especially in parent-child dynamics.
• Passive Aggressiveness: Recognize the subtle ways passive aggressiveness can control and affect others.
• Crisis Creation: Discover how constant drama and crises are used to control social interactions.
• Unwanted Advice: Find out why giving advice unsolicited can be a form of control and how to address this behavior.

Quotes:

“These origins of these ways you control have compassion for yourself. Absolutely.” – Sarah

"Passive aggressive people never go to therapy, but the people that are passive aggressive with are always in therapy because we're always thinking we're crazy." – Finn

Listener Challenge: Identify one controlling behavior you might exhibit and consciously work on reducing or eliminating it this week. Share your journey with us on social media using #ControlFree.