The major motive for issuing an ultimatum is to assert control over the relationship. In any case, people occasionally issue ultimatums in attempt to gain control in a relationship. These people feel that issuing an ultimatum will instill dread in the other partner, implying that the relationship may fail. They are wrong: most people want to be given freedom but enjoy feeling powerful. People issue ultimatums to force a change in another person's behavior. They believe that threatening to end the relationship if the other person does not comply will cause the person to change his or her mind set. Again, they are wrong: most people want to be given freedom but enjoy feeling powerful. People also issue ultimatums as a form of negotiation. They believe that by making a threat, they can get what they want from the other party. For example, someone may offer a friend a ride home from work if they go with him. The friend accepts, because he does not want to appear rude and send the friend home alone in the rain. However, instead of just giving the friend a lift, the driver could have said, "If I give you a ride home, I'll need to know where you live so I can let you back in through your front door." By including this clause, the driver has put the friend in the position of having no choice but to accept his offer. The driver has successfully negotiated a deal with his friend.