Avoid an Abusive Relationship

An Abusive relationship can happen at any time. It may be after few days, weeks, months or even after a year after getting into a relationship. Most of the time, victims felt that they are helpless or got stuck and they can’t get out of this.

But the good thing is that there is always a way to get out of these kind of relationships as soon as possible. Victims just know about the signs of an Abusive relationship so he/she can avoid it safely.

Eight Signs of an Abusive Relationship

• Lying

Trust is very important in every relationship. If victim’s partner started to lie, then he/she must be alert. Abuser may make to feel victim that he/she can’t trust him/her. Abuser just tries to manipulate his/her victim. Whether the lie is small or big, it should always be a red alert for the victim. As an attempt to manipulate in a relationship is not a good sign.

• Insults

Victim should not tolerate to being insulted by their partners. It is another way used by abuser to manipulate his/her partner. May be it is small in beginning but it will become bigger. By insulting abuser wants victim to questioning their self-worth.

• Passive Aggressive Behavior

While in Abusive relationship passive-aggressive behavior is a main form of communication. Abuser never asks his/her partner about what to do or what they want, an abuser just make their partner to feel guilty into doing what they want.

• Anger Problems

Someone who can’t control his/her anger becomes more dangerous when coming into relationship. It’s a red alert for victims, if their partners can’t control their anger. If victim’s partner gets angry very quickly on small things at others, then it’s a sign for victim, that his/her partner will do the same with them.

• Aggression

It’s another sign which should also be avoided. Abuser mostly punches on the wall or slamming the doors. They just try to show their partners about their powers and try to manipulate them. They try to show the damage they can do. This kind of relationship should be avoided at any cost.

• Extreme Jealousy

Little bit of jealousy in a relationship is not a bad sign. But if started to become extreme then obviously it’s a red sign for victim. If abuser started to get jealous just be seeing a friend or outing with family members, then it’s a very dangerous thing. This type of habit cannot be ignored.

• Physical Abuse

It is the most dangerous and harmful habit of an abuser. If your partner hits you, slaps you or hurts you in any way, then you should leave them as soon as possible. Even if they promise that they will never do it again. The only purpose of abuser just gets the control over the victim.

• If You Ever Left Me, I Would Hurt Myself

The end of any relationship is not always easy. It might be very difficult and heartbreaking. But the end of any relationship should never drive someone towards suicide. Victim should be very careful when abuser or their partner said; they can’t live without you if you leave them. It may be just an attempt to get emotional help but most probably abusers want to control their victims’ thoughts through manipulation.