Why emotional violence is as destructive as physical violence
The word violence connotes physical violence. Physical violence, where one physically assaults another, with visible repercussions and traces on the body. So, when asked “Does he abuse you?”, many individuals say no if no physical violence has occurred. But believing that violence is exclusively physical is a grave mistake we can make to ourselves and others.
Emotional abuse has at least as severe an impact as physical violence and causes wounds that are difficult to heal. Emotional violence is difficult to notice and takes time to heal, unlike physical assault. Regardless of how difficult it may be to accept, we must acknowledge the presence of emotional violence and understand its causes. We will know what we are up against, when and how to protect ourselves. We act accordingly.
The objective of emotional aggression is to obtain power and control in a relationship. For this, he wants to dominate and control you. He thinks he knows what's best for you. They even tell you how to think and feel. But their preferences and needs always come first. It moves this way. When faced with a threat in this power balance, it punishes you emotionally rather than physically. He always blames you for relationship issues and compares you to others.
A person seeking power in a relationship or over his partner uses certain actions and phrases. One of the most common forms of emotional violence is frequent and severe criticism. Criticism that is not constructive, but solely to condemn the other party, wherever it is acceptable, improper, in company or alone, is an evident symptom of emotional aggression. Disrespect, neglecting your material and moral requirements, and imposing pressure are all forms of emotional assault.
Many people regard jealousy as a sign of love that turns violent when it reaches a certain point. Isolating you by keeping you from meeting with others other than select people is a significant issue that should not be neglected in terms of emotional violence. Jealousy at this point is a serious offence that hinders one's life, far from love. When he doesn't receive what he wants or for any other reason, he doesn't contact you and ignores your requirements.
Although emotional violence has no obvious effects on the person, it produces major psychological and self-perception issues. Constant emotional abuse makes a person feel worthless and incompetent. Loneliness, dread, worry, guilt, insecurity, trouble in self-love and acceptance, and restlessness are all symptoms of despair. Chronically experiencing these feelings and conditions leads to more serious psychiatric disorders such depression, anxiety disorder, stress disorder, and substance abuse.