Often we don't realize we're caught up in a toxic relationship until we're enmeshed in one. Here's what to do if you become ...

I am often asked, "how do I know if I am in an emotionally abusive relationship?" And I always respond with, "Well, how do you feel in your relationship?" This response can be frustrating for those ...

Emotional abuse isn't as easy to spot as physical forms of abuse, which may complicate arguments as the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. Among several other accusations of physical and sexual ...

Emotional abuse doesn’t always come wrapped in shouting matches or obvious cruelty. Sometimes, it’s woven into everyday conversations, subtle manipulations, or the way we handle conflict without even ...

Abusive relationships are far more common than you might be aware of. In the U.S., nearly 20 percent of marriages and ...

Emotional abuse does not just hurt your feelings in the moment, it can quietly reshape your body for years. When you grow up ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

"Physical abuse is a clear line that doesn't get crossed, but emotional abuse can get downplayed or minimized both by the abuser and the abusee," says Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD , founder and clinical ...

Appearing on the 'Not Skinny But Not Fat' podcast, Haley Kalil got candid about her experiences in previous relationships, ...

Does your lover pursue you with an intensity you've never experienced? Does he make you feel loved and special in the beginning, only to criticize you, lie, cheat and make you feel self-doubt, shame ...

Verbal abuse leaves invisible wounds that can be just as painful and damaging as physical injury. Unlike bruises or broken bones, these emotional injuries remain hidden from view, often making them ...