Blog — partner abuse

Why Do Men Abuse Women?

Why do men verbally, physically, emotionally, financially, psychologically, sexually, . . . abuse women who are their partners?

Click to read 71 Answers to the Question: Why do Men Abuse Women?

Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Wife or Girlfriend

Learn how psychological partner abuse works, how to recognize abusive behavior from a wife or girlfriend, and what to do about it.

How to Spot a Sociopathic Liar: Traits, Tactics & Red Flags

Sociopathic liars are manipulative, charming, and dangerously convincing. Learn how to recognize the red flags of sociopathy and protect yourself from deception, emotional damage, and manipulation.

What is Gaslighting Emotional Abuse?

Gaslighting is a crazy-making form of emotional abuse.

Gaslighting occurs when someone intentionally twists your perception of reality for their own gain.

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• Gaslighting Meaning and Definition
• The Origins of the Term Gaslighting
• Why do Gaslighters Gaslight?
• 3 Toxic Tactics of Gaslighters: Denial, Trivializing, Withholding
• Denial Mind Games: How Gaslighters Twist Your Memories and Experiences
• Gaslighting infographic 

How Brainwashing Works: Cults, Propaganda & Abusive Relationships

Brainwashing isn’t just something that happens in cults or wartime captivity—it can show up in abusive relationships, social groups, political campaigns, and parental alienation. Learn how these coercive control tactics override independent thought and how to spot the red flags.

Does abuse of men by women really happen? What does it look like?

There are more abused men than you might think and there are more abusive women than you might think. 

The idea that women can't hurt men is a cultural myth.

Just because women on average are smaller than men on average doesn't mean women can't hurt men. It turns out -- size doesn't matter. (Well, to be more specific, size matters somewhat, but it isn't everything.)

A woman can hurt her male partner in all sorts of ways: psychologically, financially, spiritually, legally, physically, and sexually.

Yes, I said physically and sexually.