Gorhan is in love with Cassandra and wants to move to her city, eight hours away from his hometown. Knowing his mother will react badly to this move, he writes out exactly what he wants to say. His plan backfired in part because he delivered his message in a stiff and unconvincing manner. According to Gibb, this defensive behavior is called control.

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According to Gibb, the defensive behavior described is called "strategy," not "control." Control refers to attempts to impose one's will on others, while strategy involves manipulation or hidden agendas.

Gorhan Is in Love with Cassandra and Wants to Move