From: The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond by Patricia Evans """ > Abuse disguised as a joke happens when abusers make com

From: The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond by Patricia Evans """ > Abuse disguised as a joke happens when abusers make comments about you that they want other people to believe are funny, but you know they are threats and put-downs in disguise. They’re sick personal jokes between the two of you. Only you know the real story behind his “humor” so friends may wonder why you cry or become so upset when he teases and jokes... Abusers tend to use sarcastic humor and make fun of other people – but they rarely if ever poke fun at themselves. """ Strange how confident you are in accusing her of lying. Almost like you have this strategy down to a science. Can't imagine why.