Tag: mental abuse
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8 Ways to Deal with a Disrespectful Partner So They’ll Never Do It Again
You expect it to be built on love, trust, and respect when you’re in a relationship. If your partner is constantly showing you disrespect, you may need to take some action. Here are eight ways to deal with a disrespectful partner. What is disrespect? The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines disrespect as showing low regard or…
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4 Stages of Emotional Abuse (And How To Heal)
Emotional abuse is a painful and traumatic experience that can severely harm its survivors. Since it doesn’t leave physical wounds, it’s worryingly easy to overlook. Many don’t realize that it is often just as damaging as a physical form of mistreatment. Thus, it’s essential for you to identify the stages of emotional abuse. Because of…
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How to Break The Cycle of Emotional Abuse
Survivors of emotional abuse have been through a painful and confusing ordeal. Some continue to experience abuse regularly due to situations that are tough to navigate. The nature of abuse preys on these unfortunate circumstances, leading to a perpetual cycle of emotional abuse that begets more abuse. To escape an unhealthy relationship, one must also…
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12 Signs of Gaslighting in Relationships
Relationships take hard work, and even if you give yourself 100 percent to each other, there may still be issues. Have you ever been with an individual that made you question your gut instincts, feelings, and even your sanity? You may be told you’re constantly overreacting, and it causes you to second-guess yourself, which is…
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Is It Persuasion or Manipulation? Watch for These 12 Red Flags
If you have a significant other, it’s normal to have a difference of opinion on occasion. It’s also a given that you both will use gentle persuasion to get your lover to have a change of heart. But even when you are trying your best to be persuasive, it still stays within the perimeters of…
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15 Things Parents Should Never Do to a Child During a Breakup
Anytime there is a divorce or a relationship breakup with a child (or children) involved, it’s only natural for the other person to worry about parental alienation. This is a growing concern among custody disputes across the country, and the cost is extensive to fight these matters in court. Thankfully, there are ways that the…