This narcissistic quality is commonly found in most men. Their ego is bigger and higher than Mount Everest and usually they believe that what they say and do is the ultimate truth.

There are some partners who cannot see their spouse successful because it takes away the limelight from them. They criticize their respective partners in every household activity; create tension in their relationship so that the mentally distressed and traumatized partner cannot work to her fullest capacity.

Living with a discouraging partner is as bad as staying with an alcoholic. The alcoholic partner ruins his own body in the process while the discouraging partner mentally enjoys tormenting the one they say they love.

Mental disharmony, constant criticism and emotional ill-treatment also affect an individual physiologically. An upset person can rarely manage to maintain a healthy diet, an exercise regime or perform activities to their fullest potential. This kind of treatment discourages their creativity, self confidence and slowly moves them away from social events. They suffer from low self-esteem.

The blame game is also another way to emotionally hurt someone. You blame all the negative events of your life on that person. No matter how innocent and vulnerable that person is, fingers are pointed because they are easy targets. The abuser enjoys transferring their negative energy to their partner. This can further escalate to physical abuse.

Many women who work from home are rarely appreciated. The perception is that as they are at home, the value of the job they do deteriorates. The fact is the one staying home is the most distracted one because she has to cook, clean, look after the kids as well as make time to do her job successfully. The pressure of the work is more in such situations. But instead of appreciation, there is only criticism.

It is sad but true that this form of emotional abuse is not counted because women tend to forgive and forget. Women willingly do it because they genuinely love and admire their abuser and in many cases he is the father of her children.

If you are a non-supportive, discouraging and criticizing partner take a step back and look at life from her point of view. Think of all the cruel things you have said to her and your reasons for it. Does she really deserve such trauma and humiliation? Amend your ways and erase the harshness with tender love and care. The difference will not just impact her life but also enhance your progress in life.