Being dominated by your partner in a relationship is not a pleasant feeling. It means you have very little say in things, whether it’s a minor issue or a major one. It’s always your partner’s viewpoint that counts and most decisions are unilateral. It’s like your opinions and feelings just don’t matter. But why do people dominate others?
All of us wish to have some control over our lives, which is quite natural. It creates a sense of order, stability, and safety. But sometimes, this need for control goes haywire. The desire for control becomes so strong that one begins to dominate others, impacting other people’s freedom and well-being. Knowing how to deal with a domineering/controlling person requires us to understand why they act in this manner.
Domineering types have high levels of anxiety. They want to feel safe. Their anxiety creates a strong desire to control other people and their own surroundings so that they can feel that everything is in order.
Sometimes people can be controlling due to certain mental health conditions like obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, narcissism, paranoia, etc.
Traits of Domineering People
People display many kinds of domineering behavior. Here are some common traits of dominating personalities:
- They can be stingy with money
- They give people the “silent treatment” when they are upset about something
- They find faults in your behavior or appearance to make you change
- They dominate conversations or keep interrupting others
- They do not allow their partner to have friends of the opposite sex
- They tend to micromanage employees and family members
- They will manipulate or lie to make things go their way
- They want to have complete information about you (like where you are at all times)
- They have an excessive desire to impress others
- They are unwilling to adapt to new circumstances
In astrology, certain signs are very domineering. This is due to the planets that rule them and shape their personalities.
Let us see which are these signs.
Aries
Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is also the first on this list. Bold, confident, energetic, and assertive, Aries natives like to lead and conquer. They are ruled by Mars, the planet of war. It makes them very aggressive and competitive. Their need to win is so strong that it can make them driven, ruthless, and self-centered. They are also very stubborn, and it can morph into arrogance and hot-headedness. On such occasions, they refuse to listen to other people’s viewpoints and insist on doing things their way. Such controlling behavior can be very detrimental to their relationships.
Leo
Next comes Leo, whose symbol is the proud lion, the king of the jungle. Kings are born to rule, and so are Leos. Leos have a regal personality, which is due to the influence of the Sun, their ruling planet, which is also the king of planets. Their boldness, charisma, strength, and leadership skills abilities make them stand out in a crowd. Leos do not like to be disagreed with or challenged. If such a situation arises, they can turn into angry lions whose roars can fill one’s heart with fear and terror. As they are born leaders, they have a tendency to dominate people. Their natural inclination to lead can become toxic at times. This can have an oppressive effect on others. Leos need to tread the fine line between leading and dominating.
Scorpio
Scorpios are very strong-willed, intense, and passionate. Ruled by Mars and Pluto, they have a strong need to control others. This can often manifest as possessiveness and jealousy in their relationships. Scorpios are slow to trust people. And once they trust you, they will expect you to keep them informed about all your activities. Though they are very secretive personalities, they cannot tolerate people keeping secrets from them. They will find a way to ferret out your secrets. They have sharp minds and a good ability to read people. This helps them to exert control over others. Most people fear and respect them. Scorpios have a magnetic aura and a compelling presence, which draws people to them. They are experts in manipulating people and situations to make things go their way.
Capricorn
Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn is very ambitious and driven to pursue success. Being disciplined and determined, they can overcome any obstacle in life. They have a great work ethic. Capricorns have strong leadership skills. They love to be in charge of things and do well in positions of authority. They are good at managing people and resources. Due to their domineering nature, they make meticulous planners and able executors. Capricorn’s need for discipline is shaped by their planetary ruler, Saturn, who has the reputation of a taskmaster. They can be rather stubborn with a ‘My way or the highway’ attitude.
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