(On IG) Emotional abuse also is: - Causing conflict during holidays or special events to make one miserable and stay in control - Claim their lack of meeting reasonable needs as "normal," and the needs as "abnormal" - Belittling emotions and reactions by calling one "weak" or "too emotional" - Reinforcing gender roles and societal expectations to shame and punish - Using DARVO to gaslight and pretend to be the victim when confronted - Mocking interests, job, friends, etc. or devaluing things that make one unique to them misery loves company. pathetic losers love to taint and hurt. there's nothing interesting or complex about it.