Tag: mental abuse
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13 Red Flags That Reveal an Emotionally Abusive Partner
If someone brings more stress than joy into your life, they likely aren’t good for you. You might not realize your partner’s intentions until later in the relationship, but it’s a sure sign they aren’t worth it. You deserve someone who treats you with respect and makes you feel good in life–not an emotionally abusive…
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15 Ways to Respond When Someone Gives You the Silent Treatment
When an individual refuses to communicate with another person verbally, then they’re using the silent treatment. In some instances, an individual won’t even acknowledge your presence. Why are some folks apt to zip their lips rather than deal with the issues at hand? The silent treatment is a common tactic used in relationships, both romantic…
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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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15 Signs Someone Is a Master of Mental Manipulation
Have you ever been in a relationship that was a virtual carnival of mind games? People in healthy relationships are considerate of one another and don’t need to resort to mental manipulation or other abuse. Mental manipulation may be subtle, but it’s still psychologically harmful and unacceptable. Fifteen Signs of Mental Manipulation Just because you’re…
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8 Red Flags That Reveal a Psychopathic Personality
When it comes to dating, the word psychopath sends an icy chill down your spine. In life, there are certain people that you want to avoid, and anyone with a psychopathic personality is one of them. Why do these individuals make life so unbearable, and how do you avoid getting entangled with one? The real…
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5 Signs of a Vindictive Partner Too Many People Don’t Realize
Are you scared that your partner will look to enact revenge if you try to leave? Do you feel stuck and unable to take your life into your own hands? Do you feel like your partner is controlling your life or vindictive? Many people have had to fear that their abusive partner will become vindictive…