In this article you will learn about 8 different types of boundaries and examples of what each of them can look like in a relationship.

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DIGITAL ABUSE occurs when an abusive person uses technology to stalk, harass, or intimidate you.

LEGAL ABUSE occurs when an abusive person uses the law or legal threats in order control or scare you.

ECONOMIC ABUSE is when an abusive person uses money, resources, and your future access or ability to make money to control you.

SEXUAL ABUSE is when an abusive person uses force, threats, manipulation, and often coercion to control sexual intimacy.

EMOTIONAL ABUSE occurs when an abusive person subjects / exposes you to damaging non-physical behaviors.

PHYSICAL ABUSE occurs when an abusive person uses physical violence to cause injury and maintain control over you.