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10 Signs your relationship is an abusive one

Some people have accepted abuse in relationships to the extent that they think it is for their good. My dear you deserve something better. Walk out and call their bluff. Watch this video.

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Some people mistake abuse for love and show of care. They do not know that there is thin line between showing care and being abusive. Someone who claims to love you will not git you, he or she will not beat you down psychologically. If they claim to love you, they will always look out for your good and not imposing their will on you forcefully.

Some people have accepted abuse in relationships to the extent that they think the abuser is doing it for their own good, and that they are the ones really in fault. You might be afraid to speak up, but those emotional scars will remain in your mind for a long time, if you do not walk out today. My dear, walk out, call their bluff. You deserve better that been used as a punching bag or a piece of furniture.

What is an abusive relationship?

According to experts’ definition, an abusive relationship abuse is a continuous pattern of abusive and coercive behaviours used to maintain power and control over a former or current intimate partner. Abuse can be emotional, financial, sexual or physical and can include threats, isolation, and intimidation. Abuse also tends to escalate over time. When someone uses abuse and violence against a partner, it is always part of a larger pattern of control.

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This video will help you understand the signs of of an abusive relationship.

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