telling your partner where you're going, who you're with, if someone talks to you, or if someone tries to flirt with you is not control, it's respect. when you share these things, you help your partner understand your day without having to guess or worry. it builds trust because it shows you have nothing to hide. it's helps your partner feel secure, loved, and included. honesty doesn't limit your freedom. it simply shows that their peace matters to you.