5 Facts To Know When Dating Someone Who’s Been Emotionally Abused

Love and Relationships 1/12/20 [updated: 2/10/23]
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They take things slowly.

A woman embracing herself, looking down towards her shoulder.
Unsplash / Ernest Brillo
Unsplash / Ernest Brillo

When someone has been emotionally abused, they do not jump quickly into relationships. They take things slowly and move gingerly.

They want to get to know you and they want you to get to know them before any significant moves are made.