https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2023/10/20/mans-wife-wouldnt-let-him-shower-in-case-he-was-meeting-someone-after-work-court-hears

“The man alleged that he has been “hit numerous times” by his wife.

On the emotional abuse, the man said that this involves what he wears and his wife saying that he has cheated on her with someone else. He said that the emotional abuse also involved alienation, where he is not allowed to see friends and family.”