Identify Warning Signs of Abuse

Recognizing the early signs of abuse is critical to taking action before the situation escalates, ensuring personal safety and emotional well-being.

What Is Reactive Abuse and How to Deal With It

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 …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 10  min read

Relationship Bullying: Meaning, Signs and What to Do

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 …
Noah Williams

By Noah Williams

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

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

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

By Jennifer Jacobsen Schulz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 12  min read

8 Different Types of Abuse in a Relationship

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. …
Anne Duvaux

By Anne Duvaux

Coach| 7  min read

He Keeps Hurting Me Emotionally: 17 Ways to Handle It

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 …
Sylvia Smith

Approved By Mert Şeker

Psychologist| 12  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

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

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

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

Sexual Abuse in Marriage – Is There Really Such a Thing?

Sexual Abuse in Marriage – Is There Really Such a Thing?

Sex and marriage are two peas in a pod. It’s relatively common to expect that both partners are supposed to …
Rachael Pace

Approved By Maggie Martinez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 5  min read

10 Warning Signs of Dating Violence

10 Warning Signs of Dating Violence

In today’s digital age, it isn’t easy to manage teenagers. They’ve got access to a lot of information and a …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 11  min read

Know the Signs of an Abusive Relationship

Know the Signs of an Abusive Relationship

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, meant to draw attention to the signs of abusive relationships, and break the …
Alana Redmond

By Alana Redmond

6  min read

11 Signs of Child Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers

11 Signs of Child Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers

Child abuse is a difficult topic to read about, hear about, and to even talk about, yet it is crucial …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 7  min read

Spot the Signs of Child Neglect and Take Measures Accordingly

Spot the Signs of Child Neglect and Take Measures Accordingly

child abuse and neglect There are few sadder things on earth than child neglect. How could a parent or any …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 5  min read

8 Warning Signs of Controlling Men You Need to Know

8 Warning Signs of Controlling Men You Need to Know

Many of us think about controlling men as those who are moody, grumpy, rude, and aggressive, those who give threats …
Rachael Pace

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 4  min read