Psychological Effects of an Abusive Relationship
Domestic abuse can have lasting psychological effects on both partners in the abusive relationship. Physical violence is one type of abuse, but partners can also be mentally and emotionally abused. Domestic abuse arises from one partner's need to dominate and control the other, according to HelpGuide.org. Abusers may use different techniques to assert control, including physical violence, fear, shame, guilt and threats made about loved ones. Either partner in a relationship can be the abuser, and there are many subtle forms of abuse that go...