Identifying Abusive Relationships
How can an abusive relationship change you?
Abuse often has short-term and long-term effects on those who fall victim to it, as it is a seriously distressing experience. Life can alter in a few ways, after the abuse; for example, one might have trouble trusting future partners or avoid romantic relationships...
Can an emotionally abusive relationship cause PTSD? Understanding the impact of trauma and how to heal
Any kind of abuse—whether it be physical, emotional, mental, sexual, etc.—can lead to PTSD, as abuse is a highly emotionally distressing experience. The overactivation of stress hormones causes the victim of abuse to experience a fight, flight or freeze response,...
Do I like abusive relationships? Am I attracting abusive people?
Abuse is never the victim’s fault; however, the way that you respond to abusive behavior might signal to your partner that the abuse is okay. First, if you allow your significant other to spew condescending comments at you, they’ll continue to do so; you should put...
Can a friendship be abusive? How to spot the abuse and when to sever ties
Friendships can be abusive and you can spot the abuse by simply learning to listen to your inner self. You can tap into your inner self by paying attention to bodily sensations: which might be a tightness or heaviness in the chest, for example. Now, to understand how...
Can a violent relationship get better? Understanding the difference between characterological and situational violence
Violent relationships are never okay, but is it possible for them to get better? That depends on if it’s characterological violence or situational violence. Characterological violence is rooted in controlling and dominating behavior; this form of abuse is often innate...
