10 Early Warning Signs of A Potentially Abusive Relationship

10 Early Warning Signs of A Potentially Abusive Relationship

The early warning signs are always there for a potentially abusive partner, but so easily overlooked in the early stages of a new relationship. If there is one common thread that unites us as human beings, it is our desire to find that special someone to share our life with, who understands us, who enjoys […]

9 Types of Domestic Violence and Abuse

9 Types of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence and abuse takes a number of forms, even though you may think that it involves only physical threat and visible injury.  Abuse is behaviour that instils fear in someone through direct or indirect controlling, manipulation, threats, psychological and emotional torment over a period of time.  These are tactics used repeatedly and deliberately in order to gain power […]

3 Lesser-Known Types of Domestic Violence

3 Lesser-Known Types of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is more commonly associated with visible signs of physical abuse.  What you may not know is that there are several other covert ways abusers gain power and control in their relationships. As these types of abuse are covert and subtle, I have written about these as an adjunct to my article, ‘9 Types of Domestic […]

Relationship Alert: 7 Signs and 7 Causes of a Toxic Relationship

Relationship Alert - 7 Signs and 7 Causes of a Toxic Relationship

Many people come to discover that the same unhealthy relationship patterns repeat again and again.  If you have experienced a number of painful relationships that fall short of what you expected or hoped for, despite your best efforts or intentions, then consider toxic relationship patterns as a possible cause.  What’s A Toxic Relationship? Toxicity refers […]