Tag: abusive relationships
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Neuroscientist Warns That Trauma Bonding Is a Covert Form of Abuse
Talking about trauma in a relationship isn’t an easy conversation, but it is necessary. It involves more than physical abuse, and any form is dangerous. Walking away from an abusive relationship requires identifying that there’s an issue–like trauma bonding. Traumatic bonding occurs when a survivor of abuse develops an attachment or has sympathy for their…
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25 Gaslighting Phrases Abusive People Use to Control Others
Abusive people are good at using phrases that you might not realize are abuse. They say things that will cause you to question your memory and your mind. The abuser will use the gaslighting phrases repeatedly to continue bringing their victim down. As psychologists explain, the abuser works to attack others. They do so gradually…
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Relationship Experts Reveal 4 Reasons Why People Stay In Abusive Relationships
Abusive relationships are a pattern of abusive and coercive behaviors used to maintain power and control over a former or current intimate partner. Abuse can be emotional, financial, sexual or physical and can include threats, isolation, and intimidation. – Center For Relationship Abuse Awareness “Why don’t you leave?” People who’ve experienced domestic abuse are often…
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5 Ways To End Abuse In A Relationship
If you’ve been in an abusive relationship, you know this feeling… Your fight or flight response kicks in when you have to interact with them. An abusive person is someone who thrives on power and control. They could be your coworker, friend, neighbor or spouse. They make you feel depressed, angry, stressed, frustrated and anxious.…
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5 Things You Should Never Tolerate In A Relationship
When we find someone we truly admire and adore, we sometimes overlook or ignore warning signs of certain behaviors and personality traits that can actually harm us emotionally and even physically. Most people in a relationship just want a happy, healthy, thriving union between themselves and their partner. But when something doesn’t feel right, they…