Abusive Relationship Quiz | Your Online Security Authority Blog

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Abusive relationship s are most often relationships that began with unhealthy characteristics such as lack of respect, trust and concern for the other person. It could be either male or female but understanding an abusive relationship will help you realize if you or someone you may know is a victim.

In an abusive relationship, the abuser exercises power and influence on a current or former intimate partner by engaging in an abusive and intimidating behavior.Abuse can be categorized into several types such as emotional, psychological, financial, sexual or physical which may include threats ,acts of intimidation and isolation.Generally the abusive behavior will increase and this is used as a method to restrain 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.Harmful parts of emotional abuse may also include threats and betrayal.Anyone could be a victim of sexual abuse and no one should be forced into any sexual acts in which they are unwilling to participate. Realizing the right to be treated respectfully and be free from any physical or emotional harm by another person is the first step of leaving an abusive relationship.

Abusive relationships almost always display certain warning signs that may help you to decide whether you or someone you know is in one.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. Demands to know where you are all the time and threatens to harm if the relationship is to end. Most importantly, you should trust your intuition because if you feel something is wrong, you are probably right.

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