Archive for June, 2010

Abusive Relationship Help – Winning, Whining and Losing in Abusive Relationships

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“When you pressure me, you lose me. And instead you get yourself and the illusion that you won me over.” Sound like a familiar abusive relationship sign?

People in abusive relationships spend an inordinate amount of time in a tug-of-war dance. He is insisting on her seeing, doing or being life as he wants, and she struggles within herself to hold her own or cave in.

To read the complete article, visit Abusive Relationship Help – Winning, Whining and Losing in Abusive Relationships

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Battered Women in Divorce Court – 5 Lessons to Overcome Abuse in Divorce

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

I’m frequently approached by people who say they want to help battered mothers in divorce court struggling over the threat of losing custody of their children.

These people have the purest of intentions. What they may be missing is the plan.

To read the complete article, visit Battered Women in Divorce Court – 5 Lessons to Overcome Abuse in Divorce

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Abusive Relationship Signs – Unilateral Decision Making in Abusive Relationships

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“When I tell you ‘no,’ you wear me down until I tell you ‘yes.’ And then I wonder what I’m doing with you, because deep down inside I know I’m not happy.” Sound familiar?

Domestic violence survivors tell me that they frequently have no say in couple’s decisions. Instead, they have a routine charade of “getting her consent” when the fact is what she really does is give up on holding her own.

To read teh complete article, visit Abusive Relationship Signs – Unilateral Decision Making in Abusive Relationships

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