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Teri Monroe

7 Gift-Giving Habits That Reveal Who Really Holds the Power in a Relationship

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Romance or control? Gifts are often seen as acts of love, but they can also be subtle tools of control, guilt, or dominance. In many relationships, the way gifts are given or withheld says more about the power dynamic than the present itself. Here are seven gift-giving habits that might reveal who really holds the upper hand.

1. The “Just Because” Giver

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