The risk of falling into an abusive relationship has increased now that so many relationships are initiated online.
While this article primarily discusses unhealthy and abusive relationships in the context of romantic relationships, , Ph.
I was now a single mom to a small, energetic child, trying to heal my heartache and come to terms with how my marriage had ended.
But, an abuser will often use these gifts and romance to distract you from other concerning behaviors, such as control and jealousy.
However, abuse occurs at similar rates in same-sex relationships and can also be perpetrated by women against men.
What are some things you can do to protect yourself from domestic abuse? While physical abuse is the most obvious and well known form of domestic abuse , it also takes many other forms, which can leave people unsure if they are experiencing a form of abuse or not.