How does emotional manipulation gradually strip away your autonomy? In this series on intimate partner violence, we have examined various forms of abuse, including economic manipulation and financial control . We have discussed how verbal abuse often serves as an early warning sign of deeper issues in relationships and how it can gradually lead to emotional manipulation . In this post, we shift our focus to how these abusive behaviours can intensify into psychological contr

In our ongoing series on the progressive nature of abuse in relationships, we have explored various forms of violence, including economic violence and financial manipulation . We have discussed how verbal abuse often serves as the first indicator of deeper relational issues. Today, we examine how verbal abuse, frequently dismissed as mere words, can evolve into emotional manipulation.   When I first set out to write about intimate partner violence (IPV), the sheer volume o