Emotional Abuse and You - 6 Signs You Are Being Emotionally Abused

Emotional abuse can be very tricky to detect. Unlike physical abuse, which often leaves more obvious scars, the victim of emotional abuse may not be fully aware that abuse is even happening. Because the abuser tends to exert control by criticizing or causing the victim to question his or her perceptions of reality, the victim may fully place blame for the problems on him or herself and go along with the abuser's definition of reality. If you feel anxiety, shame, or feel incapable, inferior, or crazy around your partner, this merits a closer examination in to the relationship dynamic. Here are 6 signs that you are being emotionally abused in your relationship:

1.       You feel criticized often or continuously by your partner. These insults might be as blatant as curse words or name calling. They may also be more subtle and involve explaining to you all the things you are doing wrong. In any case they leave you feeling increasingly worthless.

2.      Your daily activities are under scrutiny. You might feel obligated to report to your partner what you've done and offer justification for it.

Emotional Abuse and You - 6 Signs You Are Being Emotionally Abused

3.      You feel as if you can't pursue other career or educational opportunities. This would make you less dependent on your abuser, so most do not like this.

4.      You are discouraged or prevented from spending time with your friends and family. You might be told directly not to see certain people, or browbeat or guilted into staying around because it is a betrayal of your partner if you see someone who "doesn't like" him or her.

5.      Sexual expression is not loving, but manipulative and controlling. Your partner might withhold it to control you and make you feel low and rejected, or demand it despite your feelings.

6.      You have an impending sense of consequence that will come if you don't "obey." Once in a while a nice gesture may come your way from your abuser, but it is nothing more than a tactic to bring you back under control. The abusive cycle will begin again.

Emotional Abuse and You - 6 Signs You Are Being Emotionally Abused
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By the way, what is holding you back from making the best choices to achieve the life you deserve?

For a free copy of my ebook, "Strategies For Escaping Emotional Abuse", click here: http://www.stoptoxicrelationships.com/gifts-strategiesforescapingemotionalabuse.html

Shannon Cook is a personal coach and resource guide who has written a number of informative articles and ebooks on the topic of toxic relationships and "difficult" divorces, including the physical, emotional, practical and relationship components.

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