4 Signs of an Abusive Relationship
There is no place for abuses in a relationship whether physical, emotional or sexual. The sad truth is that, many a times, abuse is mistaken for love; the individual being abused forgets that there is no place for abuses where there is love. Love is meant to make a person feel good and more alive, not make them cry and be treated like a worthless organism. Look out for these signs of an abusive relationship, and help yourself or others if they are in such a relationship.
1. Distancing from loved ones
In a relationship, when either of the partners begin to distance from their loved ones and do not spend much time with anyone else than with each other, then it is a sign that he/she is being abused emotionally. The only plausible explanation of this fact is that one of them is extremely possessive and jealous and does not like the other spending more time with anyone but him/her.
2. A lot of trips, and slips.
When someone is often hurt physically and tries to cover it up by making weird excuses of slipping or falling or getting hit by something in their way, it is a huge sign that they are in a physically abusive relationship. When it comes to love, there can be no beating involved. If a person is being physically abused then he/she must withdraw immediately from the relationship.
3. Guilt never goes away.
Excessive guilt, almost all the time, is a sign of an abusive relationship. Doing what you don’t want to do and what you don’t approve of just because your partner is making you do it will always lead to shame and guilt. Nobody has the right to force you or make you do things that you are not willing to do.
4. The constant barrage of calls.
Continuously messaging and calling is cute in a relationship, but not always and especially not when you are in a meeting, or doing something important. If the phone keeps buzzing incessantly, then something is wrong. If it is something important, people call twice at max and then leave a message; no one keeps calling forever.
If you are being abused, realize that it is just plain wrong, and is completely the opposite of care and affection. It takes courage to get out of a relationship that is abusive, but it is necessary that you do so.
