Emotional Abuse in Childhood May Negatively Impact Adult Romantic Relationships

Being emotional maltreated in childhood may result in post-traumatic stress disorder and heightened amounts of self-criticism in some individuals, which may in turn contribute to impaired adult romantic relationships. Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that self-criticism may become a part of an abused individual's personality.

Troubled Romantic Relationships May Stem From Childhood Emotional Maltreatment