rose87 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 When is it verbal abuse and when is it just fighting? Link to post Share on other sites
StalwartMind Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I guess that depends on those involved and your typical exchange of words, but generally speaking, whenever you intentionally aim to hurt physically and mentally the other part. The distance between love and hate is equally short to that of verbal abuse and fighting. Being aware that most people tend to fight, big or small at some point, ideally you should never be using unpleasant words to anyone. Link to post Share on other sites
Arieswoman Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I always believe that if you get into an argument/fight you should "fight fair". Criticise the behavior not the person and own your feelings. If your significant other does something you don't like say " I'm hurt that you did/said/thought that" - not "how could you do that, you selfish, insensitive, jerk?!" If someone is sniping at you and you feel you're being put down, you should nip this in the bud. Have you read "A woman in your own right - assertiveness & you" - by Anne Dickinson (published by Charlesworth)? It's a really good book which helps you say what you mean, and mean what you say. Link to post Share on other sites
todreaminblue Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 when you make the person on the end of your verbal lashings feel a lesser person......deb 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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