Content warning: This article discusses mentions of abuse. We often think we can immediately recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship right away — until it happens to someone close to us.

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Emotionally abusive partners seek power and dominance. They use different methods of control to keep you entangled and stuck.

Dear Annie: My best friend, “Claire,” has been dating her boyfriend, “Jay,” for three years. I really liked him when they first started dating, but lately, she’s been confiding in me about some things ...

It doesn’t always start with yelling or bruises. Sometimes, it begins with subtle control—disguised as concern. A comment about what you’re wearing. A slow chipping away at your confidence. An apology ...

Students gathered at LBCC’s “Don’t Crash Out” Wellness Workshop and discussed the differences between healthy and abusive relationships with the assistance of student resources.   The event opened ...

My best friend, “Claire,” has been dating her boyfriend, “Jay,” for three years. I really liked him when they first started dating, but lately, she’s been confiding in me about some things that are ...