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Abusive Partner

Sustaining a healthy relationship is vital in one’s life. However, finding a partner has alot to take into consideration and should be done with care as the partner would probably determine whether one’s relationship turns out to be a healthy or an abusive one. An abusive partner would not simply make the relationship unhealthy, but in turn would stimulate serious physical and mental harm to the partner involved.

The device characteristics of an abusive partner can be clearly seen through their physical conduct. An abusive partner tends to expose the following traits such as, an ill temper which causes them to lose his/her temper by relatively small day-to-day events and excessive jealousy towards the other partner. An abusive partner normally is possessive of the other and tries to control and separate the partner from any social interactions by prohibiting them the association of friends or relatives. Furthermore, he/she will normally exercise control over the total income and relationship decisions. In addition, extreme mood swings is also a frequent sign, where an abusive partner may act as a loving and caring person one minute, and abruptly turns into a brutal and offensive person the next.

Although an abusive partner displays extreme violence, he/she will not claim to be responsible for their actions of aggression and may even blame the victim for triggering it, stating that the victim needs to change. Verbal abuse is also a typical feature of an abusive partner through which he/she will humiliate the victim often claiming that the victim is mediocre and unable to perform without him/her. One of the most evidential traits is when the abusive partner breaks or hits objects in an attempt to punish or intimidate the other partner into obedience. Generally, the destroyed objects are sentimental value to the vitcim and this act is expected to give a message to the victim that the violence could escalate making the victim the next target.

If one finds oneself in an abusive relationship, it is imperative to act fast. As an abusive partner has the capability to hurt the other , one’s safety should be the primary concern. Plan your next move before taking any action, that way you know you are able to depart safely. One should find reinforcement where they can run to for help and comfort from getting out of the relationship. Counseling services are ideal for guidance and assistance in leaving the relationship. Even the local clergy or the physician would also provide the necessary advice.

One should always be aware of the status of one’s relationship is key. No relationship is worthif the intimate partner abuse and physical and mental abuse is involved.

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