When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

In the realm of psychological warfare, there exists a subtle art of manipulation that often goes unnoticed until its effects have already taken root. These tactics, deftly employed by those skilled in ...

The Supreme Court has ruled that cruelty within marriage is not confined to physical violence but also includes psychological ...

I’ve posted my definition of emotional abuse in the past. I’m repeating it now because I'm continually asked for it by media, clients, and readers. Emotional abuse is deliberately making loved ones ...

Emotional abuse isn't as easy to spot as physical forms of abuse, which may complicate arguments as the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues. Among several other accusations of physical and sexual ...

“You’re such a slob.” “You shouldn't be eating that." “Are you dumb?” “Can you stop laughing so loud—it's embarrassing.” "Why would you ever wear something like that?" Abuse Can Be Subtle Most people ...

Supreme Court rules psychological abuse equals physical violence, allowing women to end marriage on mental cruelty grounds.

At first, it looks like love. He's charming. Always generous, always attentive. He remembers your coffee order, listens to ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been in a long marriage. In the early years, we had happy times, but things have changed. For a while now, I’ve been enduring emotional, psychological and verbal abuse from my husband ...