Violent relationships can often be complex, and there are many kinds of abuse that can occur in a dating relationship: verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual.

Can words violence?

If words can cause stress, and if prolonged stress can cause physical harm, then it seems that speech — at least certain types of speech — can be a form of violence. In short, the answer depends on whether the speech is abusive or merely offensive. Offensiveness is not bad for your body and brain.