When it comes to romantic relationships, having an internal locus of control can be incredibly important. But what exactly is an internal locus of control, and why is it so essential in relationships?

In psychology, it’s almost universally accepted that we want people to have an internal locus of control. The alternative? An external locus of control. Source: Photo by Milad Fakurian on Unsplash ...

Imagine you’re out walking your dog on a nice sunny morning. As you approach the intersection, you see a car attempt to make a lefthand turn, only to be hit by an oncoming car that runs the stop sign.

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