Communication Breakdowns
This occurs when your partner frequently interrupts or dismisses your opinions.
What is invalidation?
Checking your phone or emails without permission is an example of this.
What is invasion of privacy?
This term describes a partner who makes all the decisions in the relationship.
What is controlling?
This involves a partner making fun of or belittling you in public or private.
What is humiliation?
This happens when a partner gives mixed signals or changes their stories.
What is inconsistency?
Constant accusations of cheating with no evidence reflect this issue.
What is jealousy?
When a partner frequently makes you feel guilty for things you didn’t do, it’s called this.
What is guilt-tripping?
A partner who makes you feel worthless or unloved is engaging in this.
What is emotional neglect?
This term describes when your partner blames you for everything that goes wrong.
What is projection?
When your partner frequently lies or omits the truth, it is a sign of this.
What is dishonesty?
This behavior involves a partner isolating you from friends and family.
What is isolation?
When a partner plays with your emotions to keep you in the relationship, it’s called this.
What is emotional manipulation?
When a partner uses silence to punish or control you, it's called this.
What is the silent treatment?
This term describes when a partner tries to monitor your whereabouts at all times.
What is stalking?
A partner who constantly needs to know your whereabouts is engaging in this behavior.
What is monitoring?
This term describes a partner who blames you for their abusive behavior.
What is gaslighting?
This is a sign that your partner might be avoiding conflict and communication.
What is stonewalling?
When someone doubts your loyalty or intentions without cause, it's called this.
What is paranoia?
When someone makes you feel bad about yourself to control you, it’s known as this.
What is belittling?
Constantly criticizing or putting you down, even in minor matters, is this.
What is verbal abuse?