Many women are flattered by lots of attention at the start of a relationship. But no one likes feeling caged in and scrutinised in the long run. If your partner is being overly possessive and prescriptive, the hard truth might be that this has nothing to do with love, but everything with insecurity.
If your every move is watched and questioned, you are threatened with violence if you were to leave, you are constantly criticised, and you feel unable to relax and be yourself, it might be time for some serious action. This kind of situation cannot have a happy ending. And no, it doesn’t get better over time.
