Exploitive relationships can create trauma bonds-chains that link a victim to a person who is definitely harmful to them. Divorce, employee relationships, litigation of any type, incest and kid abuse, family and marital systems, domestic violence, hostage discussions, kidnapping, professional exploitation and spiritual abuse are areas of stress bonding. Each one of these associations share one thing: these are situations of incredible strength or importance where there is an exploitation of trust or power.

In The Betrayal Relationship Patrick Carnes presents an in-depth study of the relationships, why they form, who is most susceptible, and exactly how they become so effective. He shows how exactly to recognize when distressing bonding has happened and provides a checklist for evaluating relationships. He then provides steps to safely extricate from these relationships.

That is a book you are going to turn to again and again for inspiration and insight, while professionals will find it a great reference work.