Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Nyblade tells you how in her self-help book Stop the Verbal Abuse: How to End the Verbal Abuse That Controls You.

Verbal abuse doesn't get as much attention as physical abuse, and many books on the subject only suggest leaving your attacker. Dr. Nyblade's book teaches you how to curb the verbal abuse but remain in the relationship, if you choose. Women need these skills even more than men.

You're the best judge of whether the abuser's behavior is dangerous. Dr. Nyblade teaches you to recognize the signs of a verbally abusive...