Control_ The Things We Do to Avoid Being Hurt in Relationships
Why do we sometimes try to control situations or other people when we’re afraid of being hurt? In Episode 8, this video explores how the need for control can develop as a way of protecting ourselves in relationships.
Discover how fear, insecurity, and past experiences can influence our reactions—and how greater self-awareness can help us build healthier and more balanced relationships.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedSarah Moneriz explores control as a psychological defense mechanism used to manage fear and anxiety. Rather than just dominance, control manifests as perfectionism and people-pleasing to create an illusion of safety. The video examines how these strategies lead to exhaustion and disconnection, arguing that true safety and intimacy are only found by releasing control and embracing vulnerability.