| No. |
Protective |
Controlling |
1 |
Comes from a place of care |
Comes from deep insecurity |
| 2 |
Comes from a place of love |
Can be from learned behaviour |
| 3 |
Can strengthen the bond |
Comes from a place of threat |
| 4 |
Because you respect them |
Lacks respect for the person's individuality |
| 5 |
Holds space for their autonomy |
Is inflexible |
| 6 |
There is a sense of trust |
Is harmful to the relationship |
| 7 |
Has an emphasis on your safety |
Has an emphasis on changing you |
| 8 |
Has flexibility in communication |
Can be obsessive |
