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Breaking the Cycle of Abuse - Page 4

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How to Stop Being Abusive in a Relationship: 17 Tips

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 …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 20  min read

How to Tell Someone You Were Sexually Assaulted

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 …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Danica Mitchell

Sex Therapist| 8  min read

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

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 …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 12  min read

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

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 …
Rachael Pace

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Coach| 8  min read

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

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 …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 11  min read

Controlling Husband: Key Signs and How to Deal With It

Controlling Husband: Key Signs and How to Deal With It

It’s not always easy to recognize when a relationship begins to feel “off,” especially when the person you love seems …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12  min read

20 Actionable Ways for Domestic Violence Prevention

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 …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 11  min read

What Is Domestic Violence?

What Is Domestic Violence?

All relationships have their ups and downs, as well as conflict and disagreements from time to time, but unhealthy relationships …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 15  min read

How to Fix an Abusive Relationship

How to Fix an Abusive Relationship

Abusive relationships are obviously harmful and can result in physical, psychological, financial, and emotional damage. Those who are caught in …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

Can a Relationship Be Saved After Domestic Violence?

Can a Relationship Be Saved After Domestic Violence?

People who are in an abusive relationship may find themselves asking can a relationship be saved after domestic violence. Victims …
Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Ashland, OH

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

6 Strategies to Deal With Emotional Abuse in a Relationship

6 Strategies to Deal With Emotional Abuse in a Relationship

If you suspect your relationship is unhealthy, it probably is. We’re not talking about rude behavior, occasional transgression, or a …
Jessica Ortiz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Barrington, IL

By Jessica Ortiz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 5  min read

How to Prevent Relationship Abuse

How to Prevent Relationship Abuse

Dating is one of the most significant aspects of people’s lives. It is impossible to imagine your dwelling without someone …
Michelle Austin

By Michelle Austin

4  min read

15 Signs of a Verbally Abusive Relationship & How to Deal With It

15 Signs of a Verbally Abusive Relationship & How to Deal With It

There are many forms of verbal and emotional abuse. It might start with small signals, making it hard to recognize …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 9  min read

How to Stop Emotional Abuse in Marriage: 15 Practical Ways

How to Stop Emotional Abuse in Marriage: 15 Practical Ways

Emotional abuse is insidious. It eats away at self-esteem and self-worth like acid on metal. – Beverly Engel. Marriage is …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Kimberly Smith

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10  min read

The Challenges of Domestic Violence: Relationships Fraught with Peril

The Challenges of Domestic Violence: Relationships Fraught with Peril

If domestic violence raises its ugly head, can an intimate partnership be salvaged? Probably not, experts say. Even more than …
Stewart Lawrence

By Stewart Lawrence

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