21 Signs You're In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship

- Separated or Divorced
- for Divorce

by Dr. Marni Feuerman - Contributor Licensed Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert
Here are some signs to watch for if you think you or a friend may be in psychologically abusive relationship:
1. Humiliating or Embarrassing
2. Constant put-downs
3. Hypercriticism
4. Refusing to communicate
5. Ignoring or excluding you
6. Extramarital affairs
7. Provocative behavior with opposite sex
8. Use of sarcasm and unpleasant tone of voice
9. Unreasonable jealousy
10. Extreme moodiness
11. Mean jokes or constantly making fun of you
12. Saying "I love you but..."
13. Saying things like "If you don't _____, I will_____"
14. Domination and control
15. Withdrawal of affection
16. Guilt trips
17. Making everything your fault
18. Isolating you from friends and family
19. Using money to control
20. Constant calling or texting when you are not with him/her
21. Threatening to commit suicide if you leave
It's important to remember that psychological abuse is absolutely not your fault. Abusers are expert manipulators with a knack for getting you to believe that the way you are being treated is your fault. These people know that everyone has insecurities, and they use those insecurities against you.

Abusers can convince you that you do not deserve better treatment or that they are treating you this way to "help" you.

This article originally appeared on YourTango.com.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/21-signs-youre-in-an-emotionally-abusive-relationship_us_57fecfcbe4b0f42ad3d25a49

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