1. Gaslighting

According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline gaslighting is defined as; "an extremely effective form of emotional abuse that causes a victim to question their own feelings, instincts and sanity, which gives the abusive partner a lot of power." This is something that gradually happens in a relationship. As the website says, it may seem like a simple misunderstanding at first then it gradually increase causing anxiety and other symptoms in the victim.

2. They are controlling

These type of abusers like to control everything happening in your life. It could be the things you wear, who you hangout with, a career choice or even ho you spend your time. Controlling behavior can tie into other warning signs of emotional abuse. If you have questions as to what qualifies as "controlling," then please check out Psychology Today's article on the 20 signs that they are controlling. (You can do this by clicking on the hyperlink).

3. They are destructive

Although they may not be physical abusers they are still very destructive people. They are the ones who will destroy your property when they get angry or upset. Thy may punch a wall or throw their phone across the room. Just be aware of these tendencies and keep them in mind. Hopefully it won't turn into physical abuse, but it can be possible.

4. Isolation

People who show abusive tendencies may often try to isolate you from your friends and family member. They may try to convince you that those people are the "bad guys" in some way, shape, or form.

5. Cheating

The abuser may resort to cheating on their significant other just out of spite or in order to purposely hurt them. Cheating in general is a terrible thing and should never be done on purpose (I don't even know how it would happen on accident).