7 Traits Of an Emotional Abuser

How to identify and get out?

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Emotional abuse is a type of abuse that occurs when one person dominates or controls the emotions of another. It can take many different forms, but all have the same goal: to control the victim. Victims of emotional abuse often feel constantly threatened, isolated, and insecure. They may also experience low self-esteem and feelings of guilt and shame.

According to experts, emotional abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse in its effects on the victim. Physical abuse can cause bruises and broken bones, but emotional abuse can leave scars and lasting psychological damage on the victim that can be much more difficult to heal from.

7 Traits of an Emotional Abuser

Here are some of the most common traits associated with emotional abusers:

1. A history of manipulation

To manipulate others, they must first manipulate themselves. People who have been abused will often seek out victims—usually, those they perceive to be weaker or vulnerable.

They will try to gain the upper hand by exploiting your emotions, telling you things to get a rise out of you, and even using physical violence to control their victim.