[Abuse is] intentionality paired with power, right? That when someone has more positional power, and then they're using manipulation, gaslighting, threats, et cetera, to control the behaviors of those who are subordinate to them, that would be using abusive power in relationships. The same thing happens where someone who is white or male or wealthy or any other way there can be serious power dynamics in a relationship and they are making use of that power to get what they want with ongoing coercion.
Conflict or Abuse?
Conflict or Abuse?
Conflict or Abuse?
[Abuse is] intentionality paired with power, right? That when someone has more positional power, and then they're using manipulation, gaslighting, threats, et cetera, to control the behaviors of those who are subordinate to them, that would be using abusive power in relationships. The same thing happens where someone who is white or male or wealthy or any other way there can be serious power dynamics in a relationship and they are making use of that power to get what they want with ongoing coercion.