Do you know the signs of emotional abuse in a relationship? Do you wonder if your partner's behavior is acceptable or normal?
You may not have a black eye. You haven't been pushed or slapped. You haven't had to call the police. But something feels very, very wrong in your intimate relationship. You just can't put your finger on it.
Victims of emotional abuse are often confused about their partner's behaviors. "Is this really abuse?" "Could it be my fault?" "Maybe it will change."
Your partner has a way of reinforcing your self-doubt, turning the tables on you to make you...

Does communicating with your partner sometimes feel impossible? Do you wish you could just stop arguing and talk without defensiveness and hurt feelings?
Are there things you want to say or ask butfeel too uncomfortable or embarrassed?

Sometimes communicating verbally can make a relationship issue worse rather than better, because things get too emotional or awkward.

** There are hurt or angry feelings.
** Someone clams up or walks away.
** Both of you feel misunderstood or unheard. You want to tell your partner you need more sex. You're super...