ExcerptHow Controlling Are You?Perhaps it’s the mother-in-law whom you secretly call “Controller of the Universe,” or the boss at work who has to have a hand in every little detail of your work, or the parent who directs every aspect of their child’s life. However well-meaning controlling people might be, their actions often result in alienation, resentment and a lack of intimacy with loved ones. When they have a choice, people don’t usually like to be around controlling individuals. Take this quiz to see how controlling you might be. Set 1 2. It aggravates me when others don’t want to do something the way I suggest; I’m only trying to help them. 3. I hate to admit to others that I am wrong or make mistakes; in fact, I rarely do. 4. I’d rather do most things myself.
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