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Breaking the Abuse Cycle Getting Legal Help Heal From Trauma Preparing a Safety Plan Recognize the Signs Support a Friend in Crisis

What Is Reactive Abuse and How to Deal With It

Reactive abuse is a term that might sound unfamiliar, yet the experience it describes is sadly all too common. Imagine …

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10 min read

Relationship Bullying: Meaning, Signs and What to Do

Relationships come in many forms, but they all share a standard benchmark; you should feel safe, secure, and confident in …

By Noah Williams

Relationships advice, Pre-marriage and general| 8 min read

Spiritual Abuse in Marriage: Signs, Effects & Ways to Heal

Abuse in marriage can take many forms, each leaving deep scars on the individuals involved. While physical and emotional abuse …

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 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

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 Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 9 min read

What Is Battered Woman Syndrome? Symptoms & How to Get Help

When you hear about a woman whose husband is violent or manipulative, the first question that comes to mind is, …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 12 min read

He Keeps Hurting Me Emotionally: 17 Ways to Handle It

Not all abuse will show up as bruises. There are times when people suffer from emotional abuse from the person …

Approved By Mert Şeker

Psychologist| 12 min read

How to Stop Being Abusive in a Relationship: 17 Tips

No one enters a relationship planning to cause harm, but patterns can develop in unexpected ways. Picture this: a small …

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 20 min read

How to Tell Someone You Were Sexually Assaulted

Sexual assault is a deeply personal and traumatic experience that affects a significant portion of the population. In the United …

Approved By Danica Mitchell

Sex Therapist| 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 Eleanor Reid

Coach| 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 Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 11 min read

Controlling Husband: Signs, Impact & How to Deal With One

Research shows that controlling behavior in relationships is a significant predictor of domestic abuse, with a PMC article reporting that …

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12 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

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