Loose Women panelist Coleen Nolan has opened up about a devastating friendship breakup, revealing that a close pal's relationship has been completely destroyed by her partner's crippling jealousy and coercive control.
The ITV star, known for her candid advice, shared the emotional turmoil on her radio show, admitting the situation has left her heartbroken and powerless to help.
'He Has Banned Her From Seeing Me'
Nolan disclosed that the boyfriend's behaviour escalated to the point where he issued an outright ban on his partner seeing her. "He has banned her from seeing me," Coleen revealed, highlighting the extreme level of control he exerts over her friend's social life.
The situation has become so severe that the friend has been effectively isolated, cutting off all contact with Coleen and others in her social circle.
The Heartbreak of Watching From Afar
Coleen expressed her profound sadness at being forced to watch her friend's situation deteriorate from the sidelines. She described the painful reality of knowing her friend is in a toxic dynamic but being unable to intervene directly.
"It's one of the most heartbreaking things," Nolan confessed, emphasising the frustration of seeing someone you care about trapped in a relationship that is clearly causing them harm.
A Warning Sign For All Relationships
This troubling scenario serves as a stark warning about the signs of unhealthy relationships. Extreme jealousy, attempts to isolate a partner from their friends and family, and controlling behaviour are classic red flags for coercive control.
Nolan's experience underscores a difficult truth: often, friends and family can only offer support and be ready to help when the person involved is ready to leave the situation.
The Loose Women star's heartfelt confession has resonated with many listeners who have experienced similar situations, either as the person in the toxic relationship or as the friend watching helplessly from the outside.
