New research published in Violence Against Women identifies distinct profiles of love in romantic relationships and links ...

In the world of abuse, physical abuse gets all the attention. Emotional abuse gets treated as if it’s not that bad. But abuse is abuse. There’s not a type of abuse that’s “not that bad.” It all causes ...

Often we don't realize we're caught up in a toxic relationship until we're enmeshed in one. Here's what to do if you become ...

Research shows that not all perpetrators of sexual abuse target a single type of victim; some target victims across multiple ...

It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, abuse slips in quietly—disguised as control, masked as love, and dismissed as “just being difficult.” You find yourself second-guessing your ...

Abusive relationships are far more common than you might be aware of. In the U.S., nearly 20 percent of marriages and ...

Verbal abuse leaves invisible wounds that can be just as painful and damaging as physical injury. Unlike bruises or broken bones, these emotional injuries remain hidden from view, often making them ...

Codependency and abuse can be intertwined within relationships, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. While both can be damaging, they have distinct characteristics. If you’re ...

Relationships aren’t always as picture-perfect as they may seem -- and behind-the-scenes people may be privately fighting battles that no one knows about. Unfortunately, more than 12 million women and ...

But “spidder-webbing” may be the most toxic dating trend yet. “Spider-webbing” is the colloquial name for a collection of ...

SAN DIEGO — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to recent data, financial abuse is the most prevalent, but least recognized, form of domestic violence. One in four women and one in ...