The Economic Times

Psychology says men who try to control their wives or girlfriends arent protective, but their toxic masculinity often starts with fear and a fragile ego

The psychology behind men who try to control their girlfriends or wives often reveals a complicated mix of insecurity, entitlement, emotional fear, unhealthy attachment patterns and toxic ideas about masculinity. Psychology suggests that controlling behavior is rarely only about protection; in many cases, it reflects discomfort with equality, fear of losing control and a lack of emotional respect within the relationship.