He has become more verbally abusive over time and this past year it has excalated. I think I need help with determining what is serious verbal abuse and just...
We can't live with their insanity. I'm 56, I thought I had found "the one." We have been together nearly six years and with each passing year we are further...
I think John Gottman would categorize the verbal part of what you said as "flooding". But I don't think anyone should hang around for the physical part....
... That is not good. ... He definitely sounds like he has an anger problem. ... Did he give an indication why he picked it up? ... Oh, ok. He sounds like he...
I'm coming from a dysfunctional family where fear was put upon us and the Enforcer is my older brother - the only boy and the oldest of the siblings. I...
Once you recognize the control/abuse issues in people, you start getting INCREDIBLY strong reactions. I basically shift into reverse now. Today was my last day...
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My b.f. and I have been together for 7 months. We have a very long distance relationship, and see each other for 2 weeks at a time, every 4-6 weeks. The plan...
C. Locks, To me that is a BIG RED FLAG. You have to give up your job and leave your family for this man who has already shown you signs of abuse? That...
... issues and works on self-help frequently. Not often, but enough to be a red flag, he has critized or blamed me without reason or warning. I live this life....
... I just got out of a relationship with a woman that is pretty much like him. She was emotionally, physically, psychologically and, sexually abused. ...
Hello, I have just joined this group. Thank you. If anyone cares to read my story below, please do. Before my story I have 3 things I am trying to overcome....
C Locks ... I am 5 1/2 years into the type of relationship you describe. When you move in, it will get worse. No amount of understanding on your part is going...
Leslie, Thanks so much. Of all the replies I received, yours is the most pratical. 10 years ago I would have asked "what's wrong with me?" But after surviving...
Andrea The toxic people in our lives can be loved ones or family or friends. They are cancers to our souls. It seems obvious to me that you deliberately got...
Hi Auni: You had stated you were getting your life back together, but I don't know if that means you've removed yourself from your parents. I know they are...
Chris, I hope you don't mind a couple of comments on your reply to Leslie. Things that brought up a 'red flag' for me in your repy: you say that :one person...
Amanda, Thanks for your comments -- they are appreciated. A new start -- great advice -- yes, that's exactly what I've done. New city, new friends, new job. ...
I haven't had much experience with VA. Do VA's tend to have little or no filter in what they say to most everyone in general, or only to people they are in...
Chris, Yes, I am out of my abusive relationship. It's been 6 months since I left; there are days that I miss him but then I remind myself of all the horrible...
Chris From what I've read here on the board, VAs have their big problem with the one closest to them. They are damaged people who can keep the facade up for a...
I want to make a comment about seeing things for what they REALLY are. Sometimes I know we read each others' postings and realize we're seeing people talking...
Hi Leslie, I have ordered the book that you recommended. I know that my b.f. is the one with the issues, and I am not his to take them out on. I recieved some...
Dear Terri: It is always so good for me to reread these powerful knowledge containing messages. I have had it with my verbal abuser and must move on with my...
Hi Leslie, I would really appreciate if you would be so kind as to elaborate on how you lost custody. I am in an abusive relationship and am trying to inform...
I was married to a diagnosed narcissist/BPD. It was worse than could be imagined. In the beginning he put me on a pedestal. When he got what he wanted, he...
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