Patricia Evans

Criticism disguised as help or advice is abusive.

vent his anger.

This cycle carries a double reward for the abuser.

Being verbally shouted at, raged at, or snapped at leaves the partner in pain and confusion. These attacks throw her off balance. They disrupt her equilibrium and batter her spirit. Although they have nothing to do with the partner in their origin, they hurt her, because hostility against another human being, whether it is physical or emotional, is painful.