Abuse is the deliberate act of causing physical or mental suffering of one’s spouse.
This can make an abused spouse feel:
• Worthless
• Ashamed and withdrawn
• Anxious – especially in the presence of the abuser
• Lacking self-confidence
• Fearful about the future
• Helpless
Test yourself by answering the following questions. The more “yes” answers, the more likely it is that You’ve been abusive to your partner.
1- Do you verbally insult your spouse?
Yes – No
2- Do you threaten your spouse?
Yes – No
3- Do you hurt your spouse physically?
Yes – No
4- Do you prevent your wife from going out to work?
Yes – No
5- Do you prevent your husband from socializing?
Yes – No
6- Do you prevent your wife from managing the domestic finance?
Yes – No
7- Do you limit your spouse’s access to money, the phone, or the car?
Yes – No
8- Do you prevent your spouse from visiting their relatives?
Yes – No
9- Do you criticize your spouse constantly and make them feel bad about themselves?
Yes – No
10- Do you ignore or put down your spouse’s opinions or accomplishments?
Yes – No
Now, learn more about abuse in marriage and how to deal with it by reading through these counseling answers:
