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Emotional Abuse vs. a Difficult Relationship: How to Tell the Difference

Relationships aren’t always easy; disagreements happen, feelings get hurt, and rough patches come and go. But how do you know if what you’re experiencing is normal conflict in a difficult relationship or something more harmful, like emotional abuse? It’s an important question, especially if you’ve started feeling overwhelmed, walking on eggshells around your partner, or…