Examples of Emotional Abuse

  • Apologize and making false promises to end the abuse
  • Isolating from others
  • Ridiculing, criticizing, blaming
  • Neglecting physical or emotional needs
  • Ignoring, withholding affection
  • Abusing pets
  • Accusing of affairs
  • Monitoring conversations
  • Making account for time
  • Criticizing friends, family
  • Embarrassing in front of others
  • Undermining authority with children
  • Constant phone calls