A certain amount of verbal conflict is inevitable in a marriage relationship, and it would be unrealistic to expect otherwise. However, certain boundaries must be kept in mind when evaluating your marital conflict. There is a distinct difference between ordinary marital disagreements and cruel verbal abuse, but a surprising amount of emotional abuse victims are either in denial of their oppression, or see their submission as a marital duty. Verbal abuse is a misguided attempt by an insecure and manipulative spouse to exercise control and establish dominance in a relationship. By intimidating you, making outrageous demands, nullifying your every objection … Continue reading →