Emotional abuse is not like other forms of abuse. If you are being physically abused or sexually abused, you can prove it. You have physical scars or ways to show that you have been abused. You can also easily describe what happened. Of course, many victims of physical and sexual abuse won’t tell anyone, and like victims of emotional abuse, they may not realize that they are being abused. It is easier, however, for them to realize what is actually going on. A victim of emotional abuse may not realize that they have been abused for many years, if ever. In spite of this, emotional abuse is just as damaging and destructive as other forms of abuse. It can lead to depression, despair, PTSD, and even suicide. Often times, victims of emotional abuse think that the problem is with them. They think that if they changed the way they acted or did things differently that their abuser would stop. This is why emotional abuse is so subversive. It’s hard to pin down. And that is exactly why we are writing this list. Actually, think of this as more of a checklist. If you or someone you know is dealing with all or even most of these 25 items, it may be a good idea to seek help. These are 25 troubling signs of those who cause emotional abuse.
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They regularly point out your mistakes, shortcomings, and flaws
Source: wikipedia, Image: hobvias sudoneighm via Flickr They treat you like a child (trying to control you)
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They blame others for their behavior and blame your for their life's problems
Source: wikipedia, Image: Lachlan Hardy via Flickr They are emotionally distant or unavailable (unless they are emotionally trying to blackmail you)
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They are intolerant of any supposed lack of respect shown towards them
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia They don't have a sense of humor and are unable to laugh at themselves
Source: wikipedia, Image: Ludovic Bertron via Flickr They try to convince you that they are always right and you are wrong
Source: wikipedia, Image: Conan via Flickr They make you feel like you need to get permission to make decisions or go out somewhere
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They always correct your behavior
Source: wikipedia, Image: Brendan C via Flickr If you bring up their actions towards you, or your hurt feelings, they tell you that your are too sensitive
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia They regularly disregard your opinions or suggestions
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They use pouting or withdrawal to get what they want
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia They play the victim card and blame you for the situation
Source: wikipedia, Image: Bart Everson via Flickr They see you as an extension of themselves and not as an individual
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They call you names or give you unpleasant labels
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia They give you disapproving looks or body language
Source: wikipedia, Image: hobvias sudoneighm via Flickr They try to control your finances
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia They don't show you any empathy or compassion
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They don't care about your feelings
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They make negative remarks in an attempt to frighten you or control your behavior
Source: wikipedia, Image: Faramarz Hashemi via Flickr They are extremely sensitive when it comes to others making fun of them or offending them
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay They constantly cross your "boundaries" and ignore your requests
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia They require constant contact
Source: wikipedia, Image: Paladin Zhang via Flickr You are afraid of them
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia They deny that they are emotionally abusive
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