Criticism as Emotional Abuse

What Is "Floodlighting" In A Relationship & How Do You Recognize It?

Tima Mirashnichenka/Photodisc/Getty ImagesThere was once a time when gaslighting wasn’t a term we all just knew and understood, but today it’s part of our shared lexicon when talking about relationships. Now, enter "floodlighting." While they sound similar, they’re two very different things, though both can have majorly negative impacts on intimate partnerships. We asked licensed therapists and relationship experts: What is floodlighting in a re…

Criticism as Emotional Abuse

Criticism isn’t constructive when it's persistent, targeted, and demeaning. Instead, it becomes a means of asserting power and control.

Emotional abuse is more concerning than you may realize. Experts explain why.

Here's what emotional abuse looks like, the harms associated with it and what to do if you or a loved one is experiencing it.

7 Ways To Deal With A Condescending Partner

Condescending Behavior Can Start Subtly, Yet Build Over Time The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer. […]

Cyberbullying: What is It and How to Stop It

Cyberbullying is on the rise, and parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s safety online. With the rise of social media and digital platforms, it’s harder than ever to spot the signs of bullying. Learn some effective, non-intrusive ways to monitor your child’s emotional health and address cyberbullying early, before it escalates. Cyberbullying: What is It and How to Stop It Cyberbullying, the act of using digital platforms to ha…

By Pablo A. Rojas There are those who seem to live under a cloud of irritability. They react with anger to small problems, raise the tone for minimal details or turn any conversation into an emotional fight. It's not easy to know how to act with a person who is angry at everything, but there are ways to communicate without falling into conflict. Who hasn't? You meet that friend you haven't seen in a while and boom!, it explodes because you arriv…