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When you cannot tell if your partner's criticism is abuse

I am successful in my career but my partner makes me feel small with constant little comments and I do not know if I am being oversensitive or emotionally abused.

Mira
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Subtle emotional erosion can be harder to name than dramatic cruelty but equally damaging to the soul.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Long-term partnership — sustaining love over time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.