How to Deal with an Abusive Wife

There are many signs of an abusive wife and it can be difficult to know how to deal with it. Dealing with an abusive wife can be very scary and difficult, but you don’t have to suffer from the abuse in silence. Here are some signs of an abusive wife and tips on how to deal with it…

What is an abusive wife?

If you’re being abused by your wife, you may not have a firm grasp on what exactly that means. There is no one size fits all approach to abuse, but there are some common signs: Verbally abusive : Your wife calls you names, yells at you, and makes snide comments about your value as a human being (if she says things like I wish I never married you! or You’re fat and ugly, they are verbal attacks). This type of abuse can be almost as painful as physical abuse because it attacks your self-esteem.

What are signs of abuse in a marriage?

It’s a question I’ve been asked many times by friends, family and colleagues. When dealing with potential signs of abuse in marriage, it’s important to recognize there are key differences between being assertive and abusive. Being aggressive and standing up for yourself is different than using your power to control or manipulate someone else. To illustrate those distinctions, here are some examples of physical, mental and verbal signs that your wife might be abusive: (My wife hits me when we fight)

Why do women abuse their husbands?

While many think that men are more likely to be abusive, in reality, women physically abuse their spouses at rates nearly equal to those of men. In fact, according to a 2009 report from The American Humane Association, as many as 3 million women may be victims of domestic violence each year. What’s more is that for every one woman who suffers abuse at her husband’s hands, seven family members or friends of that victim witness some form of it firsthand. While not all wives who hit their husbands do so out of anger and resentment; some may just have difficulty coping with stress or have untreated mental health issues (like depression). No matter what sort of abuse you’re dealing with, though, it’s critical that you seek support right away before things get even worse.

What are some signs you may be involved in abusive relationship?

You may be in an abusive relationship if your partner…

• Yells at you or constantly criticizes you.
• Controls where you go, who you see and what you do.
• Belittles or humiliates you in front of others.
• Prevents or discourages you from contacting family members or friends.
• Isolates you from friends and family members that don’t support your relationship.
• Punishes or withholds sex as a way to control and dominate your behavior.
• Harasses, intimidates, stalks, threatens, attacks, hurts pets and other people.

What should you do if you think your wife is abusive?

For some, dealing with an abusive wife is unavoidable. However, these days more women are taking a proactive approach toward stopping physical abuse by learning how to effectively defend themselves and ensure their safety. One of the most common questions asked by men living in abusive relationships is What should I do if my wife is hitting me? In addition to filing for divorce, there are ways for you and your children (if any) to protect yourselves from further harm. Keep reading for tips on what steps you can take when your wife starts becoming physically violent.

What should you do if your husband is abusive?

I’m not sure if my wife is abusive because she’s hit me a few times in anger but I was never physically violent back. She may need help or counseling I just don’t know how to tell her that she needs it and get her there. Any advice?[What you need: a trusted friend, expert on domestic violence]. Please give details about when and how she’s attacked you, your reactions, and anything else you feel is relevant (like what kind of relationship you have now). I hope to hear from another man here — my wife beats me or women who’ve been abused by their husbands/lovers — which may help us both out. Tear open your wounds and make us face them.