How can I tell if my partner is being too controlling?

There are many signs of when your partner is being too controlling. One of the biggest ones is if you feel smothered when they continuously ask you questions or are always close by. Another is if they demand to be able to search through your phone, if they tell you not to hang out with your good friends, or if they pressure you to be with them constantly. It can be very frustrating and make you angry to go through this. I didn't even notice it was making me so unhappy until our relationship was over, but looking back, these are some of the signs I ignored.

If your partner always tells you that you can't go somewhere, do something, see someone, wear something, think something, talk about something, etc, they're being too controlling. If they make you feel bad about doing something by unnecessarily complaining about the situation in a manipulative "pity me" fashion, they're being too controlling. If you feel like you aren't allowed to ask your partner a question or talk to them about something serious, they're being too controlling. If you have to change anything that's considered normal and okay (like your hair color, the way you dress, your friends, etc), your partner is being too controlling. Chronic criticism, isolating you, and unwarranted accusations are more signs of a controlling partner. If you feel unsafe in general in your relationship, get out. If you can't get out, find help getting out. It's only a matter of time before it gets worse.

How do you feel when you are away from your partner? If you feel relieved and free, that's a possible sign your partner is too controlling. My husband was emotionally controlling and manipulative, and that was something I noticed. I didn't miss him when he or I was gone. Other signs include if your partner is always the one making decisions, if you never see your friends (only his), if you have to ask for permission to go out/always tell him where you are but he never does.