What defines as an emotionally abusive relationship?

[butterflygardens]

Can someone please explain the above? Like what kind of examples have you suffered in relationships? Thank you x

Any feeling of walking on eggshells, feeling confused, needing to post here. Why don't you tell us your concerns? People will help.

There are quite a lot of internet links on the subject. Lots of lists like this one.

I class it as any sustained pattern of behaviour within a relationship that is designed to unsettle, upset, intimidate, manipulate or control the other person. The example in my life was someone who played heavily on his personal sob story and my 'rescuer' personality traits to manipulate me into doing what he wanted. Started small and ramped it up over time.

Mine was about control, his insecurities basically dictating the relationship, terrible communication, inability to listen, belittling, diminishing my POV... The list goes on.

Sorry I have no concerns. I just see it a lot on these boards and I just want to understand. My friend has been through this in the past and I thought as well I would be able to help her. Thanks so much for your replies x

It sounds a horrible place to be in! How did you get out? Or cope with it? Xxx