Tag: spousal abuse
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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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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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8 Behaviors That Unmask Abusive People (and how to avoid the trap)
He’s your prince charming, or she’s your baby doll, yet you don’t know someone until you’ve been with them for a while. The “honeymoon” phase of any relationship brings out the best in everyone. However, abusive people often hide behind a façade and can make you think they’re the ones you’ve been waiting for your…