The Verbally Abusive Man, Can He Change?: A Woman’s Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go

From the world’s most acclaimed expert on verbal abuse comes the first book that answers the question foremost in every woman’s mind: Can he really change? Every woman wishes she could bring back the man she fell in love with, rather than leave the man that he’s become. In The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Patricia Evans gave a name to the corrosive issue that threatens couples’ happiness–verbal abuse. In this groundbreaking sequel, Evans goes beyond identifying verbally abusive behaviors to prescribing a course of action for both victim and abuser. Coupling stories of abused women and abusive men from her own case studies, Evans gives readers the tools they need to transform their relationships. Most important, she assures women that such a transformation is possible–given the right circumstances. Evans also helps readers determine if he really has changed–or if he’s merely creating the illusion of change. If he hasn’t changed, Evans then helps women decide whether it’s time to leave the relationship and what to do when it is. Combining practical applications and the latest clinical research with the trademark support and assurance of Evans, The Verbally Abusive Man–Can He Change? shows victims of verbal abuse how to empower themselves, improve their relationships, and change their lives for the better.