Emotional abuse does not just hurt your feelings in the moment, it can quietly reshape your body for years. When you grow up ...

Dear Eric: Your answer to the young mother whose husband didn’t like her friendships (“Finally Have Friends”) missed some troubling signs: She might be in an abusive relationship. Abusers often ...

When people think of domestic violence, they usually think of physical violence. But there are other forms of abuse that are often subtle and harder to recognize. These mostly non-physical behaviors ...

Both genders are susceptible to emotional abuse, particularly within intimate relationships. Whether the original abuse was perpetrated by males or females, those who have experienced it are deeply ...

DEAR ANNIE: My mom and I read your column every day, and we always find your advice thoughtful and compassionate. Lately, I’ve been thinking about something I witnessed years ago while working in a ...

Editor's Note: There are varying experiences of abuse, and the following information provided by one psychologist pertains to emotional and psychological abuse. Abusive relationships can look ...

John has been married to Lisa for seven years. Over time, John has noticed a troubling pattern in their relationship: during conflicts, Lisa often resorts to emotional withdrawal and gives him the ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.