Breaking the Cycle of Abuse

The cycle of abuse is difficult to escape, but it is possible. Learn how to break free from destructive patterns, protect yourself, and build a life free from fear and control.

How to Heal From Verbal Abuse in a Relationship: 7 Tips

How to Heal From Verbal Abuse in a Relationship: 7 Tips

Healing from verbal abuse takes time, patience, and a lot of self-compassion. When someone’s words cut deep, it’s not just …
Callen Winslow

By Callen Winslow

Parenting and Mental Health| 8  min read

Verbal Abuse vs. Emotional Abuse: Which One Hurts Most & Why?

Verbal Abuse vs. Emotional Abuse: Which One Hurts Most & Why?

It’s not always easy to see the difference between words that sting and emotions that quietly break you down. Sometimes, …
Owen Kessler

By Owen Kessler

Marriage Therapy| 12  min read

How to Deal With Misogyny in a Relationship: 7 Tips

How to Deal With Misogyny in a Relationship: 7 Tips

It’s heartbreaking when love starts feeling like a power struggle instead of a partnership. You notice the small things first—comments …
Draven Porter

By Draven Porter

Marriage & Family Life Advice| 9  min read

How to Provide Help for Abusive Partners: 7 Tips

How to Provide Help for Abusive Partners: 7 Tips

What do you do when you discover a friend might be the source of abuse in their relationship? How can …
Kaida Hollister

By Kaida Hollister

Marital reconciliation, Family therapy| 6  min read

10 Reasons Why Do Men Stay in Abusive Relationships

10 Reasons Why Do Men Stay in Abusive Relationships

Why do men stay in abusive relationships when they have the power to leave anytime? Learn about common reasons men …
Noah Williams

Approved By Christiana Njoku

Licensed Professional Counselor| 9  min read

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

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

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 8  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

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

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

6  min read

9 Hidden Reasons Why People Stay in Abusive Relationships

9 Hidden Reasons Why People Stay in Abusive Relationships

Sometimes love, fear, and confusion blur together until you can’t tell one from the other. What starts as affection slowly …
Marriage.com Editorial Team

Approved By Dionne Eleanor Reid

Coach| 9  min read