How to Fight Verbal Abuse in Marriage

People are just different in many aspects. If therediscouraged and anxious as a result of the message
are the silent types, there are also the loud onesthrown at his person. But this shouldn't be so if only
who can be very verbal about what they think andthe receiver of the verbal abuse finds a way not to
feel. But as they say, opposites attract the reasonbe affected by the spouse. Marriage and family
why some individuals with an introvert personalitytherapists may suggest getting the courage to stop
end up marrying their exact opposite who are moreyourself from internalizing the message and
inclined to talking.considering it as part of the person or the abuser,
It is alright to be express one's thoughts and feelingsyou will find it easier to handle the situation.
to your spouse. Communication is always essential inA spouse doesn't have to feel and take seriously
establishing a good relationship and maintaining it forwhat the unpleasant words the other partner said.
the long term more so in marriage. Marriage andDo understand that there are just people who
family therapists often point out the importance ofsometimes play up their emotions when they're
discussing issues together to avoid conflicts in theangered. They don't know what they're saying and
relationship.they can only stop if you show that you're not
But marriage is not made in heaven andaffected. It's true that words can be painful at time
disagreements can take place every now and then.but when you know you did nothing wrong, you can
The problem is when these misunderstandings go outwalk away unaffected by those negative message.
of hand and one spouse is overcome by his negativeIf you are in this situation too often, though, seeking
emotions. This can lead to bouts of shouting andthe help of marriage and family therapists may be
blaming and who knows, violent reactions that resultsthe right step to take. After all, it's your own welfare
in physical injury.that you're after and you wouldn't want to be worn
A person who cannot control his negative emotionsdown by all the negativity that's surrounding your
may either just throw unpleasant words towards themarriage. You would take this option if you love your
other partner. If this happens often, the receiver canspouse and you want him or her to correct the
become a victim of verbal abuse. If the wife happensabusive behavior.
to be the receiver which is often the reality, it canYour counselor may ask you about your spouse's
put a lot of stress on her physical and emotional wellhistory and advice you on what proper actions to
being.take to tame the other half. Keep in mind that you
The spouse who has a tendency to become a verbalneed not seek a third party when the problem has
abuser may suffer from insecurity. It is just that hegotten worse because you can always ask for
or she may not realize it.advice as early as you think necessary.
It's totally understandable for the victim to feel