emotionally abusive relationship

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…

While defining physical abuse is a no-brainer, fewer of us are able to define an emotionally abusive relationship. As such, you could find yourself in a deeply unhappy and unsettling situation. However, you might delay exiting such a…

Emotional Violence When it comes to domestic abuse, people usually focus on physical violence. However, being emotionally harmed is a relationship problem which could cause serious psychological wounds. Although it isn't as obvious as…

Emotional abuse can be difficult to understand and even more difficult to resolve. Unlike physical abuse, the marks are left on the inside, and they can be huge, gaping wounds that can be extremely complex to heal. As one Psychology Today…

“The scars from mental cruelty can be as deep and long-lasting as wounds from punches or slaps but are often not as obvious. In fact, even among women who have experienced violence from a partner, half or more report that the man’s…