| Physical abuse is a slap in the face, a push down onto | | | | everything you do is wrong, and there's nothing you |
| the floor, and a kick, but the signs of physical abuse | | | | can do that will satisfy them.o Ridicule is when you |
| are a different matter altogether. In a way it can be | | | | get treated with contempt, and when anything you |
| simpler when you're a victim of emotional abuse | | | | do is regarded as stupid or foolish.o Intimidation can |
| because you have the wounds to prove that you've | | | | be either physical or verbal. You might not actually be |
| been abused. Still, the signs of emotional abuse can | | | | hit but if you find yourself concerned about your |
| be obvious when you know what to look for. | | | | physical safety, flinching, backing away, or going out |
| The first thing to understand about emotional abuse | | | | of your way to avoid your partner, it's probable |
| is that it's just as damaging as other types of abuse. | | | | intimidation is being used against you.o Guilt and |
| Just remember that even though the abuser wants | | | | shame are all about making you feel sorry for |
| you to believe you deserve the treatment you've | | | | whatever behavior you've done, and as though |
| been getting, you are not responsible for the abuse. | | | | anything that might have had a negative impact on |
| Always keep in mind that it's the abuser's choice to | | | | your partner was your fault and you intended it to |
| abuse you and that there are many other ways they | | | | happen. |
| could be relating to you. This is true even if you have | | | | If you're even questioning whether you're in an |
| deep disagreements. | | | | emotionally abusive relationship look at the above |
| Don't fall into the trap of believing that you're | | | | signs of emotional abuse and ask yourself honestly |
| responsible for the abuser's behavior. You can accept | | | | whether any of them are present in your relationship. |
| all the blame if you want, you can keep working hard | | | | If your partner is emotionally abusive get a second |
| at fix the problems, but the abuse won't stop | | | | opinion from somebody you know and trust. If they |
| because the problem is not with you it is with the | | | | confirm your suspicions don't take it lightly! |
| abusive behavior. | | | | You need to take some kind of action because no |
| Here are the top five symptoms of emotional | | | | matter how much you give to the relationship it will |
| abuse:o Superiority is a situation in which the abuser | | | | never be enough. An emotional abuser is always |
| acts as though you are subservient to them and | | | | going to be expecting more. The relationship is not |
| your needs are secondary.o Criticizing is when | | | | about love for them it's about power and control. |