CONTROLLING BEHAVIOUR Science or perception? One of the biggest complaints people have against each other is about being controlled. BUT, is it really controlling behaviour or is it ‘perceived’ controlling behaviour? Some will say if you feel that you are being controlled then you are, indeed, being controlled. Others will say that it is not an exact science but perception. For example, if someone has had a controlling parent they might then see ‘controlling’ behaviour in others which may or may not actually exist. Conversely, they might be so used to being controlled but they will subconsciously choose someone who has these attributes. The subconscious mind likes familiarity and…