Singles Relating: All abuse takes a toll on self-esteem. The abused person starts feeling helpless and possibly even hopeless. Singles relate:
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Singles: Are You Being Verbally, Emotionally, Mentally, or Psychologically Abused? Women and men can be verbal abusers. If you feel uncomfortable in your relationship, it might be abusive. Emotional abuse can take the form of:
The following recurring thoughts indicate mental or emotional abuse. "I'd better keep this private or Kelly will criticize me again." "Why does Taylor keep doing that to me?" "Chris has no right to do that." A common form of emotional abuse is 'I love you, but..." That sounds so sweet, yet it is both a disguised criticism and a threat. It indicates, "I love you now, but if you don't stop such-and such, that love is of short duration." All abuse takes a toll on self-esteem. The abused person starts feeling helpless and possibly even hopeless. |
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