'He sent me a spreadsheet on how much money I waste.' My seven months with a controlling man.
The author of the story is known to Mamamia but has chosen to remain anonymous for privacy reasons. The feature image used is a stock photo.
It is often difficult for those in the excitement of a new relationship to realise when it is a potentially destructive one. But there are almost always signs. This article from Mamamia describes really well the push-pull techniques used by abusive and controlling partners in the earlier stages of a relationship.