With the popularization of psychology in recent years, most of us have at least heard the name of one of the greatest figures in the history of the field: Sigmund Freud. But today, we’re going to look not at Freud the psychoanalyst, but Freud the father. The founder of psychoanalysis, whose name is still discussed even a century later—was he also a good parent?

Romantic relationships are meant to be built on love, trust, and mutual respect. However, sometimes these bonds turn into patterns of control, manipulation, and emotional harm. Dating violence—also known as intimate partner violence—may not always leave physical marks, yet it can deeply wound a person’s self-worth and emotional wellbeing.