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Scenario

When Caring About Someone's Safety Looks Like Control

My girlfriend thinks I'm being controlling when I text to make sure she got home safe, but she takes rideshares alone at night and I just want to know she's okay.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your protective concern expresses itself in ways that feel invasive to the person you're trying to keep safe.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Personal Safety & Emergency Preparedness?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.