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Recognizing Emotional Abuse

(Originally from Suite101, 2008) 

Ask yourself these questions:

• Are you afraid to say what you think for fear of retribution?

• Have you slowly stopped doing the things you like to do because you know he doesn’t like them?

• If you miss a phone call/text message/email, do you hurry to respond for fear of a fight?

• Does he ignore or reject you as “punishment” for your behavior?

• Do you find yourself agreeing to the things he says just to end/avoid an argument?

• Do you find yourself having to report where you are at all times?

• Even when you deserve it, does he refuse to apologize or admit you’re right?

• Or, even when it clearly isn’t, does he insist that something is your fault?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, and it's an issue on a consistent basis, there is a high chance that you are in an emotionally abusive relationship. Though the questions refer to a male, keep in mind that men are just as likely to be in emotionally abusive relationships, and may not even know it.

When A Friend Is In An Abusive Relationship

(Originally from Suite101, 2008)

Unfortunately, women (and men too) at one point or another know someone who is in a bad relationship, and often its hard to know what to do, and how to help. Even if you've reached a point where every fiber in your body may be telling you to ditch this friend and stop returning her phone calls, your friend may still need you to hang on a little longer. Below there are some suggestions that may help.

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