The Daily Aus Is tracking your partner healthy?
May 24, 2025
The discussion dives into the growing issue of coercive control in relationships, particularly how technology exacerbates it. Recent surveys reveal alarming trends among younger generations, who may normalize tracking their partner's location. The hosts dissect the balance between safety and control, stressing the need for open conversations about personal boundaries. They also examine how digital surveillance can undermine trust and the critical importance of clear communication and consent in maintaining healthy relationships.
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What Is Coercive Control?
- Coercive control involves a pattern of behaviour that manipulates or dominates a partner over time.
- It often isolates a person and makes them question their sanity, relating closely to gaslighting.
Coercive Control's Prevalence and Link
- Coercive control is the most common form of abuse in romantic relationships, beyond just physical harm.
- Many instances of physical violence begin with coercive control behaviors.
Tech Amplifies Coercive Control
- Technology can fast-track coercive control through features like location tracking.
- Using apps like Find My Friends normalizes the sharing of location in relationships and social circles.