According to SOLO Lifestyles for Singles, one in every four women admits to being verbally abused. Experts believe that the numbers might be extremely higher because many women never discuss this type of abuse. Many do not realize that they are being abused verbally and just consider it a part of their relationship. It is easier to hide the emotional scars than it is physical scars thus making it a lot easier to avoid in everyday discussion. But it doesn't make the pain go away.
Verbal abuse can be just as painful as physical abuse.
The recovery process can even take longer. Many abusers, when out in public, seem to be the charming and perfect mate. The abuser can become sensitive to anyone outside of the relationship who finds out about the abuse, which is why they act different and turn on the charm when they are around other people. But as soon as he gets behinds closed doors, the charm turns off and the abuse turns on. Very often intelligent women are drawn in by abusive men.