| With a variety of abuse in relationships, it's safe to | | | | permission |
| say it will affect your mental state. When you are in | | | | What Is The Cycle of an Abusive Relationship? |
| a relationship like this, it may involve more than just | | | | It normally begins with a relationship with a relatively |
| physical violence. The abusive relationship may be | | | | normal, loving partner who then becomes violent, |
| centred upon emotional abuse or even financial | | | | controlling or even emotionally abusive. |
| isolation. | | | | This can continue until the person who is being |
| Whether it's you, a friend or someone who you | | | | abused may eventually fear for their own safety. |
| know is in need of some help, then advise them to | | | | Warning signs of abuse aren't always easy to see |
| open up and try to talk to a professional. No one | | | | but if your partner is overly controlling in the early |
| should put up with this kind of relationship and there | | | | stages of your relationship, this is key. |
| are some key warning signs of an abusive relationship | | | | Signs include: |
| which include the following: | | | | A partner who tries to stop you seeing your family |
| Look for behaviour such as hitting, Shouting or any | | | | or friends |
| other forms of extreme expressions of emotions. | | | | A partner who accuses you of showing others |
| If your partner is 'bullying' you with name calling or | | | | attention. |
| trying to make you feel down in any kind of way | | | | Being worried to disagree with your partner for fear |
| such as saying you are worthless. | | | | of anger or retribution |
| If you notice they or you are becoming distant or | | | | A partner who puts the blame on you for their anger |
| isolated from their family and friends, this is one of | | | | To end the abusive relationship can be emotionally |
| the most identifying factors. | | | | difficult but remember there are trained professionals |
| Financial isolation such as taking money that you have | | | | out there who can help. You are not alone. |
| worked hard for and being taken without your | | | | |