Realize that the only person you can really control is you. You can’t control others or situations for long without using force or fear.   Without going down a massive rabbit hole of where that might take you, understand that when you try to be controlling, what you’re really saying is that your dreams and the things you want most can take a backseat. Instead of that uphill battle, try to find people and situations that are more like minded to you. You’ll be a lot happier.