Publisher's Synopsis
This non-fiction book introduces readers to The Hidden Abuser who uses sneaky, subtle tactics which slowly introduce abuse into the relationship. In the beginning of the relationship, the tactics are so sneaky that they are very hard to recognize as abuse. However, overtime, these tactics become more severe and can progress to physical violence. In this book, you will learn to recognize the sneaky tactics that abusers use to keep you: under their control, stranded in the relationship, and guessing when they will explode next. You will also learn the red flags of an abusive relationship, how abusers think, how to leave an abusive relationship safely, and how to overcome the aftereffects of living in an abusive relationship. This book is written for anyone who has ever been in a toxic or abusive relationship. Often, what we tend to think of as "toxicity" is actually subtle, sneaky, abusive behavior. It is the goal of this book to teach these tactics so that toxic and abusive relationships can be avoided in the future. This book is written for you if: -You and your partner constantly argue-You are always choosing your battles wisely-You do considerably more work than your partner-Your partner is hypercritical or "nit-picky" of you-You find that your arguments tend to go in circles-Your relationship problems never get resolved-You are almost always the one to apologize-You are the peace keeper in the relationship-You question if your relationship is abusive-You have been assaulted by your partner-You have been in an abusive relationship in the past-You want to know how to avoid abusive relationships
