Originally Posted by
lizatola 
Yes, I have good credit. And, yes, I could go buy a car today or tomorrow or in a year because I have enough money saved and put away for a down payment for a car.
Then I don't see it as a problem, or controlling.
The problem arises when you are truly dependent, like you have nowhere to go, nothing to drive and no way out except by the grace of another person funding it. We see that often here.
As long as you ALWAYS have your finances, your good credit, and the ability to do what you want, he controls nothing.