Physical Abuse includes pushing, slapping, hitting, throwing objects at someone, throwing them against the wall, floor or furniture, physical restraint, severe beating, and threatening or actually using weapons against someone. Threats of additional or future abuse and an atmosphere of fear are prevalent.
Many victims report that the emotional abuse actually feels worse than physical abuse.
Sexual Abuse means being forced to take part in any sexual behavior that you don't want to. It can and does happen even among spouses. Children have reported that a parent has killed their pet before their eyes. Adults have had entire collections destroyed by their partners. Economic Abuse is a very effective means of keeping someone in an abusive relationship.