Abusive Relationship
Abusive relationships are most often relationships that began with unhealthy characteristics such as lack of respect, trust and concern for the other person. It could be either male or female however educating yourself about an abusive relationship will help you to spot a victim, you or someone you know.
An abusive relationship is maintaining power and control over a current or former intimate partner in an abusive and coercive manner of behavior.Abuse can be classified into several types such as emotional, psychological, financial, sexual or physical which may include threats ,acts of intimidation and isolation.Over time the abusive behavior tends to intensify and when it is used against a partner it is always a pattern to control them.
Acts of emotional abuse includes teasing, bullying and humiliating the other partner and these acts are very difficult to identify as it doesn’t leave any visible scars and also because of its transparency.Threats and betrayal are also a harmful part of emotional abuse.Sexual abuse can happen to anyone and no one should be forced into any type of sexual experience they don’t want. Realizing the right to be treated respectfully and be free from any physical or emotional harm by another person is the first step of leaving an abusive relationship.
Abusive relationships almost always display certain warning signs that may help you to decide whether you or someone you know is in one.Abusive behavior includes acts of physical assault such as slapping,pushing,shaking,smacking,kicking, punching and any other form of physical harm.Controlling in different aspects of your life which includes the way you dress, the people you hang out with, the things you say and is constantly jealous or angry when you want to spend time with your friends. Demands to know where you are all the time and threatens to harm if the relationship is to end. Most importantly, you should trust your intuition because if you feel something is wrong, you are probably right.
If you think you are suffering for an abusive relationship, then it is time to move on and get out of the relationship fast. Everyone should understand they are worth being treated with respect. You should not isolate yourself from friends and family as it will only make you feel lonely and ashamed to talk about it.The people who love and care for you will always be there to support you, so don’t think you have to get out of the situation alone.Asking for help in an abusive relationship should not be regarded as a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of bravery and the determination to stand up.
