10 Actions People Say Are Normal But Are Actually Abusive
Tantrums and outbursts
In emotionally abusive relationships, abusers use extreme emotional outbursts as a means of controlling their partner and keeping them on eggshells. Over time, the victim learns to tread lightly and avoid certain actions in order to keep their abuser happy. However, people who use tantrums as a means of controlling their loved ones seldom stop. When they realize that their behavior is working, the tantrums become more outrageous and occur more frequently.