Is less emotional abuse progress in romantic relationships?

I don't think any amount of emotional or physical abuse is OK in relationships. What matters is whether the abuser is acknowledging that they have a problem, and actively seeking external help to change their behaviour. If that's not happening your relationship is not showing signs of progress. read more

I don't think any amount of emotional or physical abuse is OK in relationships. What matters is whether the abuser is acknowledging that they have a problem, and actively seeking external help to change their behaviour. read more

Psychological/ emotional abuse is considered an important form of abuse because many women report that it is as harmful or worse than physical abuse they suffer (Follingstad, Rutledge, Berg, Hause, & Polek, 1990; Walker, 1984) and because of its role in setting up and maintaining the overall abusive dynamic of the relationship (Boulette & Anderson, 1986; Dutton & Painter, 1981; Dutton & Painter, 1993; Loring, 1994; NiCarthy, 1982, 1986; Romero, 1985). read more