Almost everyone has experienced a toxic relationship at some point in their life — whether with a romantic partner, a family member or even a friend. Trauma-bonded relationships fall under ...

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"Physical abuse is a clear line that doesn't get crossed, but emotional abuse can get downplayed or minimized both by the abuser and the abusee," says Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD , founder and clinical ...

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It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, it begins with subtle control—disguised as concern. A comment about what you’re wearing. A slow chipping away at your confidence. An apology ...

Emotional abuse isn't as easy to spot as physical forms of abuse, which may complicate arguments as the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. Among several other accusations of physical and sexual ...

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Manipulation. Belittling. Gaslighting. Vacillating between affection and cruelty. Do these sound familiar? Unhealthy marriages can take many forms, and understanding the core behaviors of emotional ...