Mildly controlling but kept in check

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My boyfriend can try to control situations and outcomes. He doesn't seem to realise he does this but when I remind him, he is immediately apologetic and stops what he does.
Do these men gradually get more controlling if it's a personality trait. It seems rooted in fear.

Depends on what he’s doing and why I suppose and what detrimental effect it has on you personally.

I have severe anxiety and like to control (my own) situations and like things to go to plan because I find it difficult to cope with otherwise. What kind of things does he control?

I also think anxiety and fear can lead someone to be controlling....then there are those who control for power. Needing to control doesn't always come from the same thing

Examples? Is the situation a long and complex journey in bad weather? Or what you are having for tea?

More context needed.