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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...
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Minimization: A Key Manipulative Strategy Used by Abusers
Minimization is a manipulative tactic used by domestic abusers to excuse their harmful actions. When an abuser minimizes, they downplay the severity of their...
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12 Signs You Are in a Controlling Relationship
A controlling partner might not be easy to recognize initially. At first, their constant attention might feel flattering. However, bit-by-bit, it can become overwhelming...
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Psychological Manipulation in Relationships: Know the Signs
Psychological manipulation in relationships is a serious issue that can deeply affect your mental and emotional well-being. It involves one partner trying to control...
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8 Manipulative Tactics Abusers Use to Make You Go Back
Leaving an abusive relationship is an incredibly challenging step, and abusers often use a variety of manipulative tactics to try and lure you back...
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10 Destructive Post-Separation Abuse Tactics and What To Do
Post-separation abuse is a form of coercive control that continues after a relationship has ended. Abusers use various tactics to maintain power over you,...
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Narcissistic Abuse: Key Signs and Coping Strategies
Narcissistic abuse is a form of emotional and psychological manipulation and a pattern of abusive behavior used by individuals with narcissistic tendencies or narcissistic...
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Understanding Reactive Abuse: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
Reactive abuse is a complex and often misunderstood phenomenon that occurs in abusive relationships. It involves a victim of abuse responding to their abuser's...