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One of the common features of coercive control in relationships is the relentless micromanagement of everyday life—strict rules, limitations, and expectations that govern a...

Weaponized incompetence is a deliberate tactic in which individuals pretend they cannot perform tasks adequately, forcing their partners to assume those responsibilities. This behavior...

Withholding affection—also referred to as emotional withholding—is a subtle but damaging practice, which when used intentionally and consistently, is a form of emotional abuse....

Substance use coercion is a form of abuse in which an individual manipulates or controls their partner's use of substances, often as part of...

Domestic abuse takes many forms, and those who experience it often endure not just physical or emotional harm, but also a constant barrage of...

Blame shifting is a manipulative tactic commonly used by abusers to evade responsibility for their harmful actions and behaviors. This psychological defense mechanism allows...

Abusive relationships often revolve around control, and for many victims, that control extends to their hobbies and talents. Abusers can subtly, or not so...

Psychological manipulation takes many forms, and one particularly harmful tactic is known as "future faking." Narcissists and other abusive individuals use this subtle yet...