by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Have you ever noticed how controlling people enjoy using money to control their loved ones? It’s as though they like the roll of “dolling out the cash,” all awhile knowing how it inspires financial dependency.

And those on the receiving end both love and hate it. They like their access to money dolled out, but hate the “waiting” period just before the allowance is due. They don’t like the vulnerability that they experience in themselves, knowing that their access to funds is truly out of their hands.

To read the complete article, visit Controlling Relationships and Financial Empowerment: Access vs. Control

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