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Know the Signs
These indicators suggest that a relationship may either be abusive or conducive to healing within it:
Invading
Privacy
While curiosity is understandable, invading someone’s privacy by inspecting their phone or device is intrusive and signifies a desire for control.
Threatening
Pets
Intimidating pets by threatening harm, taking away, or abandoning them is coercive behavior and could be indicative of more severe violent tendencies.
Constant
Criticism
While it’s natural to feel frustrated when mistakes are made, constantly criticizing individuals crosses into the territory of emotional abuse.
Mind Games
Manipulating or distorting information to make someone feel confused or question their sanity is a clear indication of psychological abuse
Blaming The Bottle
Indulging excessively in alcohol and drugs should never be justified. Overconsumption of these
substances can steer us away from nurturing and meaningful relationships.
Controlling Money
Exercising exclusive control over financial matters and making all monetary decisions is indicative of financial abuse.
Sexual Coercion
Coercing someone into sexual activity or demanding actions they are not comfortable with is a clear indication of sexual abuse.
Breaking Stuff
Destroying or trashing belongings is a form of intimidation and signifies an abusive dynamic within a relationship.
Humiliation
While light-hearted teasing can indicate comfort, causing embarrassment or humiliation crosses into emotional abuse territory.