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• The language of the messages, while strict, does not cross into outright manipulation or verbal abuse.

• Hill's requests appear rooted in personal comfort, not overt mistreatment.

• The whole episode might be an example of differences in boundary expectations rather than abusive control.

Others believe that:

• Using therapy-speak to justify controlling behaviors blurs the line between healthy boundary-setting and emotional manipulation.

• Harsh language or ultimatums, especially after months of a relationship, can be damaging.

• The fact that Hill's partner was a professional surfer—whose profession involves public images and social interactions—raises questions about whether his demands are reasonable or unfair.