It’s been reported that 10 million people every year are affected by family or domestic violence. Domestic violence takes on many forms such as physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. If you are in a relationship that diminishes your value, who you are and makes you feel unsafe in any way, please know this is not okay. Tom and Lisa share their insights and thoughts on verbally emotional abuse and why it should never be tolerated. If you are struggling with any form of abuse, here is a number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 Relationship Theory with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu encourages healthy, loving, life long relationships. Whether you are fresh out of your last relationship, on a break, taking time to heal from a breakup, or looking for ways to strengthen the romance and bond in your current relationship, Tom and Lisa are sharing their 20 years of experience. They’re taking questions and giving relationship advice that will enhance all of your relationships. SHOW NOTES: Abusive Relationships | No patience for verbally emotionally abusive relationship [0:28] Confidence | Having confidence and self respect to not tolerate abusive behavior [4:31] QUOTES: “The only reason to be in a relationship is because you're somebody number one, you don't emotionally kick the crap out of somebody who's your number one” Tom Bilyeu[1:31] “Diminishing who they are as a person systematically breaking them, that's nasty” Tom Bilyeu [5:26]