1. Psychological
Psychological abuse, also known as emotional or verbal abuse, is a form of abuse that can occur in a marriage or intimate relationship. It is any non-physical behavior designed to control someone through degradation, humiliation, or fear and involves manipulation, intimidation, and other tactics to control and dominate one's partner.
Examples of psychological abuse include verbal abuse, such as name-calling and belittling; controlling behavior, such as limiting one's freedom or access to resources; and gaslighting, which is a manipulation tactic in which the abuser manipulates their partner into doubting their own sanity.
Psychological abuse can severely impact the victim, including feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. It can also lead to physical health problems and make it difficult for the victim to leave the relationship.
2. Spiritual
Spiritual abuse is a type of abuse that can occur in any type of relationship, including marriage or intimate partnerships. It is an attempt to use a person’s faith to manipulate and control them and involves using spiritual beliefs, practices, and institutions to control, manipulate, and dominate one's partner.
Examples of spiritual abuse include using religious beliefs to justify controlling or abusive behavior, such as telling a partner that they must submit to their partner's authority or that they are "sinful" for questioning their partner's behavior; using religious practices or rituals to control or exploit a partner, such as forcing them to participate in rituals against their will; and using spiritual institutions, such as a church or religious community, to isolate and control a partner.
Spiritual abuse can have a severe impact on the victim, including feelings of guilt, shame, and confusion. It can also lead to a loss of faith or spiritual identity and can make it difficult for the victim to leave the relationship.
3. Economical
Economic or financial abuse is a form of abuse that can occur in intimate partner relationships. It involves the use of financial resources and power to control and dominate one's partner.
Examples of economic or financial abuse include controlling access to money, such as not allowing a partner to have their own bank account or credit card; controlling access to assets, such as not allowing a partner to own property or other assets; manipulating or withholding money, such as not giving a partner enough money to pay for basic needs or withholding money as punishment; and coercing a partner into signing legal documents or making financial decisions that are not in their best interest.
Economic or financial abuse can severely impact the victim, including feelings of financial insecurity, powerlessness, and dependence on the abuser. It can also lead to financial ruin, making it difficult for the victim to leave the relationship. The abuser may also use the control over financial resources to threaten the victim or make them feel they have no other options.
4. Sexual
Sexual abuse is a form of abuse that involves any form of non-consensual sexual contact or behavior. It can include various actions, such as sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation.
Examples of sexual abuse include unwanted touching, kissing, or fondling; forcing someone to engage in sexual activity against their will; threatening or coercing someone into sexual activity; sexual contact with someone unable to give consent, such as someone unconscious, drugged, or under the age of consent; and exposing someone to unwanted sexual content, such as pornography or sexual comments.
Sexual abuse can severely impact the victim, including physical injuries, trauma, and emotional distress. It can also lead to long-term mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
5. Physical
Physical abuse is a form of abuse that involves any form of physical violence or aggression toward another person. Physical abuse can include many actions, such as hitting, slapping, kicking, pushing, and even murder.
Examples of physical abuse include hitting, slapping, punching, kicking, and choking; using weapons to threaten or harm someone; physically restraining or locking them in a room; throwing objects at someone; and causing physical harm to someone else's property.
Physical abuse can have severe and long-lasting consequences, both physically and mentally. It can cause injuries, such as bruises, broken bones, and even death. It can also lead to long-term mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
It is essential to recognize that all of these five are forms of abuse and that both the victim and the abuser can benefit from professional help. Therapy and financial counseling can help the victim heal from the trauma and abuse and help the abuser understand and change their behavior.
Help!
I have helped others all my life, and work as a full-time VA Nurse, but am in a Christian marriage with a very narcisstic husband with a little physical abuse, and quite a bit of mental and emotional abuse with constant lies, including smoking marijuana (and taking powerful gummy bears), adultry, and not letting in to his financial spending in his current job. I just need help to "pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:28) and as a follower of Jesus to walk in the way of love. Please help! Thank You!