There are different kinds of verbal abuse and different levels of severity from small and common expressions of displeasure to abuse that goes on a search and destroy mission to bring intense emotional pain and destruction and control others with threats and attacks on everything held precious. Often those guilty of this kind of abuse accuse others of it.
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People fall in love with those who make them feel good about themselves.
That truth can be life changing. Think about it. If you criticize your spouse, your spouse's heart is likely to close off to you. Chances are your spouse won't even want to get your message. If you criticize more harshly or publicly or in front of your kids, you can expect a good amount of misery in return.
Sticks and stones can break my bones
but words can crush my heart...
That isn't how this verse normally goes, but it is probably much more truthful this way.
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