Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to cope with a controlling person [title] Avoid reacting to bad behavior. [step] Controlling people are often looking for a reaction. They also may not respond well to any resistance or criticism.

Ending1: If you, say, get aggressive or angry in return, this is likely to backfire. Instead of fighting fire with fire, try to remain calm. Ending2: They may not know they are in control of their lives. If you exhibit this in front of your partner you are set up for failure in calming down and deflecting their anger. Ending3: This is because because they have been under very hard circumstances. They are trying to achieve some self-expression and treat you like a child. Ending4: Try to remain calm and avoid making unreasonable comments. This will show that you trust the person and can help him or her with difficult situations.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4