Archive for September, 2011

Abuse and Addiction – What Is the Difference Between Sexual Abusers, Substance Abusers and Partner Abusers?

By Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

In working with people worldwide, I’m aware that there are as many varieties of sex addictions as there are sex addicts…(as the saying goes). And just because someone has a sex addiction, doesn’t mean they are a spousal abuser.

While it’s true that their sexual habits go hand-in-hand with sexual control, their addiction is about the sexual arousal, not the partner control. This is the primary distinction.

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Signs of an Abusive Relationship – Making Unilateral Decisions Without Your Knowledge or Consent

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

When your partner makes decisions that impact you without your knowledge or consent, he/she is basically acting on your behalf irrespective of your wishes. How do you feel about that?

If you don’t care that someone else is controlling some of your life choices and if the decisions made do not harm you, then it’s probably not a big deal. In fact, it could make life a little simpler because you don’t have to bother yourself with the details of things you don’t know or care to know. However, if the decisions made net consequences to you that are harmful, then chances are you will resent his/her making these decisions without conferring with you.

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Healing Verbal Emotional Abuse – Has Your Abusive Partner Apologized AND Still You Hurt?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“Your partner’s words are verbally and emotionally abusive. Your partner acknowledges regret for using these hurtful words with you. Yet, you still hurt. Why is that?” Ever wonder?

We see this all the time. One party feels wronged by the other and an apology does not evoke healing in the injury of the abused. Some people will say that the apology wasn’t sincere, and others will say the injured hasn’t healed from within. In abusive relationships, it is often both.

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