Domestic Violence & Abuse - Expert Advice For Abusive Relationship

23 Assertive Ways on How to Turn the Tables on a Gaslighter

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that can leave the victim feeling powerless and confused. The gaslighter uses lies, …

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 11 min read

Why Does My Wife Yell at Me: Reasons & Ways to Deal

Consider you’ve just come home from a long day at work, and before you can even take off your shoes, …

Approved By Mert Şeker

Psychologist| 12 min read

11 Ways Past Sexual Trauma Can Affect Your Relationship

There are a number of things that affect how we view relationships, including our own experiences with romance and the …

By Jenni Jacobsen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 min read

What Is DARVO Relationship and how Can It Be Resisted?

Awareness of narcissistic relationships and narcissistic abuse seems to be growing, and people are calling attention to this problem on …

By Jenni Jacobsen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 8 min read

Why Do I Hate Being Touched : Impact Of Past Trauma

If you have been a victim of abuse, you may feel uncomfortable with physical affection. This is because past traumatizing …

Approved By Kimberly Smith

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 7 min read

21 Signs a Man Has Anger Issues & How to Resolve Them

Humans are known to feel all kinds of emotions in different situations. Anger is one of those emotions that protect …

Approved By Mert Şeker

Psychologist| 13 min read

8 Different Types of Abuse in a Relationship

Abuse of any form eats you up from the inside out. It crushes your self-esteem and disconnects you from life. …

By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 7 min read

What Is Marital Rape? All That You Should Know

Rape and sexual assault can take many forms. Sometimes, it is a random occurrence between strangers, but it is actually …

By Jenni Jacobsen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 9 min read

How to Stop Being Abusive in a Relationship: 17 Healthy Tips

No one ever starts a relationship wanting to cause harm or pain, but sometimes things don’t go as planned… Hurtful …

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 17 min read

12 Healing Steps for Dating After an Abusive Relationship

Getting into a relationship after leaving an abusive one can be challenging in different ways. For starters, the individual might …

Approved By Mert Şeker

Psychologist| 8 min read

What Is Sexual Coercion? Know Its Signs and How to Deal

How does it feel to do things against your will? Most times, we feel manipulated and forced when we do …

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 12 min read

Am I Abusive? : 15 sign to know If You Are an Abusive Spouse

You might think that the way you talk to or treat your partner is normal. However, you will be surprised …

Approved By Dionne Reid

Coach| 8 min read

What Is Trauma Bonding? Signs, Causes and How to Break It

Have you ever had a friend or relative that was in a relationship that seemed abusive? Maybe you were in …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 8 min read

Intimate Partner Violence: What Is It & How to Prevent It

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intimate partner violence is a significant problem, and it affects …

By Jenni Jacobsen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 11 min read

20 Actionable Ways for Domestic Violence Prevention

The United Nations organization defines domestic/intimate partner violence as: “A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to …

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 11 min read

Tips On Dealing With Domestic Violence & Abuse - Page 2