by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

When we think of verbal emotional abuse, we envision the name-calling and slanderous character attacks common in emotionally abusive relationships. However, these actions, while painful in and of themselves, are only a small part of the emotional verbal abuse.

The underlying attitudes of the verbally abusive husband (or wife) are as crippling to the relationship as the foul words and verbal assaults. It’s an attitude of disregard, disrespect and devaluing the very essence of the other person.

To read the complete article, please visit:  Verbal Emotional Abuse: Attitudes & Actions of Verbally Abusive Partners

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