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 both male or female but understanding an abusive relationship will help you realize if you or someone you may know is a victim.
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, economical, sexual or physical that can also involve threats, 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.
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.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. 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.An abusive partner will control various features of your life such as your clothing attire, your associates, even the things you say and he/she would be always jealous or angry when you want to associate 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 believe you are a victim of verbal abusive relationship, it is vital to leave the relationship fast. Everyone should realize 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.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.
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