MamasHealth.com Home Abuse Information Abusive Husband Abusive Wife Abused Friend Abuse Resources Adults who were abused as children Battered Men Battered Women Battered Women's Syndrome Children and Violence Cycle of Violence Dating Abuse Date Rape Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Emergency Checklist Emotional Abuse in Teen Relationships Emotional Abuse Escape an attacker Financial Abuse Help for Abuser How to Leave Keeping Safe Marital Rape Physical Abuse Protection Respect and Abuse Sexual Abuse Support Groups To spank or not to spank Verbal Abuse Warning Signs Links Email Mama Personal story: my sexual abuse story Getting a divorce Help for rape victims Help for assault victims Workplace fatalities Secure your home	Dealing with an abusive wife The term "an abusive wife" is not spoken about or even advertised in today's society. An abusive wife is one who belittles, fights, disrespects, criticizes, and emotionally berets their husband. An abusive wife is demanding and controlling. Controlling another person is an abusive act. No one should be controlled to the point of abusiveness. Most men will either ignore, or tolerate, this behavior for some of the same reasons an abused woman will. There may be children involved. The man may feel as though he loves his wife, or he can't leave her for a number of reasons. Getting help in an abusive relationship A man should seek counseling for himself and his wife. If the wife is unwilling to participate, a man should seek help for himself. To avoid depression in an abusive relationship, start a network of other abusive husbands for support. Setting boundaries with your wife can eliminate the need for her to be abusive. Telling your wife that you are concerned about the abusiveness may deter her from treating you in this manner. Creating an atmosphere of hope and trust may be another way to eliminate the need for abuse. Prioritize your needs. It is not healthy to be continually abused. Being mentally or physically abused lowers self-esteem. Re-creating a higher degree of self-esteem may take some time, but seeking help in a relationship where there is abusive behavior is beneficial to all involved. Tolerating an abusive relationship should not be an option in any relationship. Seeking help through counseling may be a big step in taking back the dignity you deserve.	Partner with MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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