What are the signs of an emotionally abusive relationship?

Answer 1

Jealousy
Talks down on your friends and family
Mean to animals
Pushes to speed the commitment of the relationship (rushed marriage, insists on sex before you are ready)
Quick temper
Reads private letters or listens in on phone conversations
Keeps strict tabs on you
Refuses to take blame for anything
Tries changing you
Talks down on you
Disrespects your property
Isolates you from friends and family
Accuses you of things you didn't do
Disrespects your interests (shuts off your music, talks down on the movies you like)
He can not admit when you are right
His friends and/or interests take priority over you
Lies
Takes pleasure in making you upset
Gets upset or frustrated when you are having a good time, especially if he is not the focus
Has unrealistic expectations of you
Says things for the purpose of hurting your feelings
Promising to change, only to do it again

Answer 2

There are many signs, for a domestic violence overview follow the link below. There is a bit that deals just with emotional abuse, but it all falls under the same umbrella and I would say if you think you are being emotionally abused you probably are. Just because no one else sees it, or thinks there is a basis for your feelings, doesn't mean they aren't real.

Answer 3

are you feeling emotionally abused? if you feel that way then that's what's going on. emotional abuse is talking down to a person, making them feel worthless, useless, unloved, etc. guys do this thinking they can keep their lady "in line" but don't realize it creates resentment toward them and destroys relationships and lives cause a person that's emotionally abused typically ends up with (if they didn't already have) low self esteem and a lack of self respect. if this is you get out ASAP, he won't change, just get worse if you don't stick up for yourself. if you tell him the nasty things he says really hurt you and he stops then he deserves a chance but if he keeps picking at you get out while you can!

Answer 4

Put downs, anger, fear tatics..... So many to list. Gte and read Why doe she do that. Very good book on this type of stuff. If you are in a abusive relationship GET OUT NOW before you are broken down and controlled. Living in fear is not living.

Answer 5

generally speaking, emotional ab-use is the manipulation of fear and fear tactics.
simply put...the exchanges within a relationship cause one to be 'afraid'... for the creation of fear (whether it is intended or not) is the result of differences of ideas and beliefs which a person values or is habituated by.
so...within a relationship one individual and their values of ideas and habit become predominant placing the other individual with-out choice or ability to make known their own values and beliefs...due to fear of reprisals of the person which dominates.
there are countless manners by which emotional abuse may occur and may also result in physical abuse.
emotional abuse is near identical to mental abuse for it is the mind which derives will which creates fear.
one example of a common form of emotional abuse is an authority figure such as a parent attempting to gain control (a present and strangely acceptable rudimentary form of guidance) of an infant/toddler/youth by (ab)using feelings. and this is generally accomplished by an extorting of ideas and/or life sustaining needs thereby creating conditions of acceptance whereby the young must obey/oblige their beings to the manipulator or lose love and acceptance.

very good question...very sad reality

be well

Answer 6

To help sort out whether the ups and downs in your relationship are caused by "your stuff" or the fact that you're in an abusive relationship, here are some questions to ask yourself:

* Do you feel that you put more energy into the relationship than your partner?
* Does your partner seem to use you as a security blanket rather than treat you as his primary love interest?
* Do you feel as if your partner keeps you dangling on a string?
* Does he or she seem to have all of the emotional control?
* Does this make your own life feel out of control?
* Does your partner attempt to blame his or her lack of romantic or sexual interest on your supposed faults and inadequacies?
* Does his critical attitude cause you to doubt your self-worth?
* Does your partner abide by a double standard where he expects your life to revolve around his schedule, and not the other way around, as if his life is more important than yours?
* Does your partner cover up or lie to you, causing a breach of trust in the relationship?
* Does your partner show a lack consideration for your needs and a lack of appreciation for your efforts?
* Does your partner try to frame you in the "bad guy" role by provoking you to anger, then point to your anger as an excuse for his or her behavior?
* Does your partner trample on your feelings? Does he or she put you down for your feelings instead of validating them?
* Does your partner attempt to dominate you and control the relationship?
* Does it feel as if your partner has taken you as his or her emotional hostage rather than as a cherished lover?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, you need to take stock of your position in the relationship and resolve to strengthen your sense of self-reliance and entitlement.

Answer 7

He dominates you, often resorting to threats to get his own way.

He verbally assaults you (berating, belittling, criticizing, name calling, screaming, threatening, blaming, using sarcasm and humiliation)

He places unreasonable demands on you, and you have to set everything aside to satisfy his needs.

Emotional blackmail: he plays on your fear, guilt or compassion to get what he wants.

His responses are unpredictable, with drastic mood swings and emotional outbursts.

He is constantly critical of you.

He makes you doubt your perception, your memory, and sometimes your sanity by arguing about events that you know happened differently. This is called gaslighting.

Character assasination: your past mistakes are constantly blown out of proportion and gossiped about (maybe even in front of you, in the company of friends)... in company he lies, humiliates, criticizes, or pokes fun at you.

He may purposefully start arguments and conflicts with others besides yourself. Would you call him a drama king? He's addicted to constant chaos.

He sexually harasses you, in that he coerces you to be sexual with him whether you feel like it or not.

OMG: get away from that f--king a--hole immediately!!

Answer 8

Uh! Is he or she paranoid that mite be it does he or she accuse you of WEIRD stuff?