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 both 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, economical, sexual or physical that can also involve threats, intimidation and isolation.Generally the abusive behavior will increase and this is used as a method to dominate the partner.

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 hurtful part of emotional abuse.Anyone could be a victim of sexual abuse and no one should be forced into any sexual acts in which they are reluctant 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.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. He/She will demand you to inform him/her your whereabouts all the time and would threaten to harm you if the relationship was to end. For the most part trust your intuition, because if something doesn’t feel right, it most likely isn’t.

If you believe you are a victim of signs abusive relationship, it is vital to leave the relationship fast. Everyone should realize 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.

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