Are you in an emotionally abusive relationship?

Signs of emotional abuse

Emotionally abusive relationships are very dangerous to the psyche and can come in many forms. Know how to tell if your relationship is an unhealthy one...

There are several signs that your relationship is emotionally abusive:

You don’t have to experience all of them in order to be abused. Some are listed below. If your relationship includes one or more of these, you should take the time to reevaluate your situation and make the necessary changes in your life:

Do you always have to worry about how he’ll respond to what you tell him?

If so, there is definitely a problem in your relationship. If you are constantly afraid to tell him things because you are worried about his response, you may very well be in an abusive relationship. This is especially true if his comments are negative and degrading toward you.

Does he speak unkindly to you?

This is a definite sign of emotional abuse. Both people in a relationship should support each other, not run one another down. Cruel words are a sure sign of disrespect and should never be ignored.

Does he make negative comments about your physical appearance?

This is most often based on a lack of his confidence, but you should never stand for it. A man who will try to make you feel bad about yourself is often insecure within himself.

Does he always find fault with what you do and how you do it?

This can be quite constraining and will often wear down self-esteem over time. You should never allow another person to determine how you feel about yourself. If you find yourself in a romantic situation where this is occurring, get out right away.

Does he isolate you from friends by making you feel guilty for wanting to spend time with them?

This is a sure sign of abuse. It will only grow worse over time so don’t think it will go away.

Does he attempt to control your actions?

Again, this is a definite sign of abuse. Another person should never control you, what you do, or your decision to do it. Stand firm on what you want and be your own person.

A truly loving relationship is filled with kind words and actions

Emotional abuse can occur for many different reasons, and a relationship in which it occurs is not a loving one. If you are being emotionally abused get out while you can.
Some emotional abuse even extends to physical abuse. You should not allow the abuse to continue occurring. Know the signs. This will also help you avoid abuse from occurring in a different relationship in the future.