You shouldn't try to be controlling of your loved ones.
Bill is married to Evelyn, but Bill thinks Evelyn is saying bad things about him to her friends.
Bill wants to deal with his suspicions about Evelyn.
Bill realizes he can't control Evelyn's every move, and trusts her to respect him.
Bill insists that Evelyn no longer hang out with her friends.
Evelyn respects and loves Bill and the two have a happy marriage.
Evelyn resents Bill for trying to control her, and separates from him.