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The Silent Treatment: A Toxic Tool of Control
The silent treatment is a common response in many relationships, but what might seem like a momentary pause or cooling-off period can be much...
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Reproductive Abuse and Coercion: Identifying the Tactics
Differences in family planning and sexual health decisions are common in relationships, but some individuals use these matters to control their partners and influence...
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Dating Someone New? Pay Attention to These 10 Dating Red Flags
Dating someone new is a thrilling experience filled with the excitement of discovery and the possibility of a meaningful connection. While getting caught up...
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Stalking as a Tool of Coercive Control in Domestic Abuse Contexts
Stalking is often viewed as an isolated criminal behavior, but when it occurs in the context of intimate partner violence, it becomes a tool...
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Emotional Blackmail in Relationships: Understanding the Hidden Manipulation
Emotional blackmail is a subtle yet powerful form of manipulation that preys on a person's vulnerabilities, using fear, guilt, and obligation to control them....
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Financial Abuse: How Abusers Use Money to Manipulate and Control
Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse where one partner uses money and financial resources to exert control and power over the other....
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Signs You Are Being Emotionally Abused by Your Partner
No relationship is perfect and when one or both partners are dealing with stress, it is not uncommon for there to be arguing, shouting,...
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Is Coercive Control a Crime? Exploring Laws Against Controlling Behavior
Coercive control involves a pattern of behavior that abusers use to dominate and control their partners. It is often subtle and insidious, making it...