What are your views about an abusive relationship?

United States
December 19, 2010 9:01pm CST
I'm not in an abusive relationship but in class, I read a story where those who are in abusive relationships believe that it is love because they feel that being abused by the significant other is that they're showing their love to them, the person adapts and believes that the other person will change therefore they stick together. I don't agree with that but I have never been in an abusive relationship nor do I want to but what are your views about abusive relationships? I believe if you're in one, you need to get out of it asap and tell someone not tell yourself it will change and adapt to it. There are so many people in abusive relationships but no one knows because looks are deceiving. Many throw on a happy face and no one can tell if someone is unhappy or not...
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@TeamCholent (2832)
• United States
20 Dec 10
I think abusive relationships in any form be in physical, mental or emotional are dangerous and should never be brushed aside. If a person finds themselves in an abusive relationship they need to get out as soon as possible and seek help. Too many people try and convince themselves it will end and we have seen the end result is not a positive one all too many times. Also children growing up watching their parents abuse each other etc tend to suffer in the long run in many forms. Say no to abuse in any form!
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• United States
20 Dec 10
I agree, forgot to mention physical, mental, emotional are all abuse, any abuse is bad even the media/internet is showing abusive relationships and what not too. It is bad and people need to get away asap and seek help! Thanks for sharing!
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• United States
20 Dec 10
Dr. Phil is interesting to watch sometimes lol... Yes, abuse at any age should be stopped! Have a nice week too
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
20 Dec 10
Abusive relationship, can not be called a relationship. Because the connection is established not by hurting each other. If you hurt each other, is a feud.
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• United States
20 Dec 10
Yes, they aren't relationships- can't be but some people just can't resist and believe they are in a relationship though. Thanks for sharing!!
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@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Dec 10
Living in an abusive re;ationship is not a happy existence for anyone. Nobody should be made to feel like a victim. You should do what you can to keep yourself out of an abusive relationship. it is the best thing you can do for your life.
• United States
20 Dec 10
I am not in one however if I was I would definitely leave because it is not safe & it isn't something you would want to cope with.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
20 Dec 10
Well if that is the view of other people that it is showing their love if being abuse then this is kinda ridiculous and sounds insane. If a person does not respect his/her own dignity then no wonder that abusive relationship can be really tolerable on his/her part. Why should I involved myself into that kind of situation whereas I know it to myself that I value my dignity in the first place? Why should I settle myself to a man that wouldn't love me or even respect me?
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• United States
20 Dec 10
Yes, it is pretty ridiculous and sounds insane. I wouldn't want to happen to me either- Thanks for sharing.
20 Dec 10
I have been in a relationship where i have been bullied. It is awful but your self esteme shrinks to nothing. I was told i was ugly and worthless and no-one else would want me and put down at every chance. Iam not a submissive person in normal day to day life so i didnt think i would ever end up in a situation like that. And when i did i think it took me so long to realise what was happening cause i was in denial. It got to the point where it got physical. i had my house smashed, up, i was slapped and locked in the house. he chased away most my male friends cause he was paranoid. Then i got pregnant and everything got even worse. It wasnt till i moved back closer to my family that it ended. My cousin was the main person that helped me get away. I ended up having a full on fight with my partner and my neighbour rang my cousing who came up and chased him away.At this point our soon was 7 month old, luckily he was stayin at my mams that weekend. but i have to say I was more concerned about the way it would affect my son than what was happening to me. If it wasnt for him i could quite possibly still be with that lad now. I was lucky, there are thousands of men,women and children who are stuck in abusive relationships and may never get away. Its almost impossible to tell that its happening with most of them as they hide it out of fear of there partner.
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• United States
21 Dec 10
I am sorry to hear that you were bullied. That is horrible :( I hope everything is better and glad you got out because yes there is many who still are stuck in abusive relationships. Thanks for sharing your touchy story.
• India
20 Dec 10
i was in abusive relationship. i was spending lot of time with my guy but he cheated me. now i'll never go for that relation anymore it hurts a lot when someone don't recognize our love......
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• United States
20 Dec 10
I am sorry to hear that you were in an abusive relationship :( You don't know the relationship though in advance til' it happens though.
• India
20 Dec 10
now onwards i'll never go for it but i don't know how to forget him:(
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• Philippines
20 Dec 10
Being in an abusive relationship is wrong wherever you put it. You're right, if you find yourself in one, never think twice and just get out of it.
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• United States
20 Dec 10
Yes, definitely wrong & I feel sorry for those who are in one and some don't even realize it ;[ They need to get out asap!