Railing speech , however , can effect more then the marriage itself.

A Bible proverb states;
" because of the pain of the heart there is a striken spirit."
{ Proverbs 15:13 }

The stress that results from a constant barrage of hurtfull words can take a heavy toll on ones health.

For example, a study conducted by the University of Washington ( U.S.A.)revealed that a women who suffers constant reviling
may be more prone to colds, bladder problems, yeast infections , and gastrointestinal disorders.

Many wives who have endured both verbal and physical battering remark that words can hurt more then fists.
" The bruises from his slaps would eventually heal and go away, " says Beverly,
" but I'll never never forget the awfull things he has said about the way I look, the way I cook, how I take care of the kids."

Julia feels much the same way..
" I know it sounds nuts , " she says,
" but I'd rather he hit me and get it over with than play mind games for hours."

But why do some people attack and berate the one whom they profess to love ?