10 Actions People Say Are Normal But Are Actually Abusive
The blame game
Abusers have a tendency to blame their victims for their actions. While we know that this is a common occurrence when it comes to physical abuse, this is also a red flag and can indicate that a relationship is emotionally or mentally abusive in nature. A person who berates and belittles their partner while blaming them for things that have nothing to do with them — such as a poor performance evaluation — is abusive.