emotional abuse

Narcissists are often portrayed as people who are so comfortable with their superiority that they see others as insignificant and puny.  But in truth, narcissists are extremely insecure and cannot tolerate any kind of rejection or…

Emotional abuse is usually a weapon used by one person to control another.  At first, the abuser may come across as a charismatic and charming person, waiting until they and their partner are, for example, ready to move in together, before…

No one is strong enough not to get affected by emotional abuse. We may think we have what it takes to defy it, but we never truly know when will our mental health be on the verge of collapse. If the abuser has played their cards right, at…

We are all susceptible to some form of emotional abuse when in relationships.  Relationships glued together by emotional bonds can be said to serve as mirrors of the inner self. The process teaches us how lovable we are, and how much our…

Emotional abuse is something millions of people experience on a daily basis. Yet, we are still sweeping this issue under the rug, pretending it is not a big deal. But it is a big deal because it destroys lives every single day.…

While the existence of verbal and emotional abuse is undeniable, most people choose to close their eyes to them. We tend to think that such things are just a normal part of everyone's life when in truth they are extremely harmful to our…

Blaming, shaming, fear, fake happiness, and chaos are all part and parcel of dysfunctional families.  And since we all have a degree of dysfunction in our relationships, you will surely be able to recognize at least one of the elements…

Unfortunately, emotional abuse is something many people suffer from on some or another level. Whether it is a family member, your partner, or your boss that's abusing you, this kind of thing can do serious damage to your wellbeing.…

Emotional violence is another kind of abuse … it’s not about words because an emotionally abusive person doesn’t always resort to using the verbal club, but rather the verbal untraceable poison. – Augusten Burroughs Emotional abuse is…

Hurt people hurt people. But why do we always hurt the ones we love the most? Whether we like it or not, everyone who is capable of love is also capable of emotionally abusing the people they love. That's not because all people have cruel…