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5 Signs Of Abuse In A Marriage

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1. Humiliation, Negating, Criticizing

These tactics are meant to undermine your self-esteem. The abuse is harsh and unrelenting in matters big and small. Name-calling like blatantly call you “stupid,” “a loser,” or even swear words are some major signs.

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2. Control & Shame

Trying to make you feel ashamed of your inadequacies is just another path to power. Such manipulation is abusive. Threatening you with leaving you is a common abusive tactic. If your partner is incessantly monitoring your whereabouts, checking your internet history, emails, texts, and call log or telling you what to wear

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3. Accusing, Blaming & Denial

This behaviour is fueled by an abuser’s insecurities. They want to create a hierarchy in which they’re at the top and you’re at the bottom. Traits like unwarranted jealousy, using guilt to coerce you or trivializing your feelings are all ways of an abusive partner.

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