your post reminded me of my exhusband's behavior. i hope this info is helpful. no one has the right to be abusive to another. it's not acceptable.you may want to post in Survivors of Abuse forum also. many members can offer you support and suggest how they broke free from the abuse.
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Symptoms of emotional abuse. An abusive partner will railroad discussions, so that you don't have time to think about what's right and what's wrong in their behavior.
Take a moment to consider these questions. Your partner might have behaved as though these things were okay, even though it's obvious that they aren't okay...:
Do you feel that you can't discuss with your partner what is bothering you?
Does your partner frequently criticize you, humiliate you, or undermine your self-esteem?
Does your partner ridicule you for expressing yourself?
Does your partner isolate you from friends, family or groups? ETC. http://www.lilaclane.com/relationships/emotional-abuse/
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Abusers use a variety of tactics to manipulate you and exert their power:
- Dominance – Abusive individuals need to feel in charge of the relationship. They will make decisions for you and the family, tell you what to do, and expect you to obey without question. Your abuser may treat you like a servant, child, or even as his or her possession.
 Humiliation – An abuser will do everything he or she can to make you feel bad about yourself or defective in some way. After all, if you believe you're worthless and that no one else will want you, you're less likely to leave. Insults, name-calling, shaming, and public ... http://helpguide.org/mental/domestic...es_effects.htm
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