When relationships are not healthy in terms where they lack respect, trust and consideration for the other person, most often they become an abusive relationship. 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.
In an abusive relationship, the abuser exercises power and influence on a current or former intimate partner by engaging in an abusive and intimidating behavior.There are different types of abuse which consist of emotional, psychological, economical, sexual or physical which may include threats ,acts of intimidation and isolation.Over time the abusive behavior tends to escalate and when it is used against a partner it is always a pattern to control them.
Teasing, bullying and humiliating are seen as emotional abuse and it’s difficult to recognize because it’s transparent and doesn’t leave visible scars.Harmful parts of emotional abuse may also include threats and betrayal.Anyone could be a victim of sexual abuse and no one should be forced into any sexual acts in which they are unwilling to participate. Getting out of an abusive relationship is recognizing the entitlement to be treated with respect and not harmed physically and emotionally by another person.
There are always important signs that may say that you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship.Slapping, pushing, grabbing, shaking, smacking, kicking, punching and any physical harm is considered abusive.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. For the most part trust your intuition, because if something doesn’t feel right, it most likely isn’t.
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 ought to be 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.Your friends and family who love and care for you will always support you and therefore, you should not think of resolving the situation alone.Something to remember is asking for help in an abusive relationship is not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of courage and will power to stand up.
