Physical and Mental Abuse in Relationships; Living in Fear

 disrespect their partner or anyone else all because
Living a life of abuse tremendously affects a person'sthey can. It is not right and should not be tolerated.
soul. In a relationship nothing is perfect, but physicalWe all deserve to be happy and if that means
or mental abuse there is just no excuse for it. I'mwalking away then do it; do what makes you at
writing this article based on real facts, not statisticspeace with your heart and soul.
or from a news story. I have not been abusedPhysical Abuse
myself, but other's around me close loved one's haveMy spouse's friend is cool when around, but behind
and believe me even though it is not easy for them,close doors he's someone completely different. The
it is not easy for me because I have to eitherone's that seems to be such a gentleman are usually
witness it or hear it.the men to watch out for. Now, I wouldn't be all in
Mental abusetheir business, but it is kind of hard to ignore when
I have been around a family member and herhis girl is in your face with a busted lip or black eye.
boyfriend and from a distance you would think, theyYou can only talk to someone so many times about
are a nice couple. But close up you can completelythe right thing to do. Physical abuse is so unforgivable
see the terror, the anger and the frustration. In thisand memorable especially when you are in the mirror
relationship he is the one being mentally abused. Thelooking at your beat up face or taking the time to
woman takes every advantage in belittling him,move right because your ribs feel like they are
insulting his pride and making him feel like no matterbroken.
what he does he will never be good enough for her.It is terror, it is hell and though I've never been in an
And seeing this just makes my blood boil becauseabusive relationship I can feel their pain and anguish.
how can someone that is a so called woman of GodThis goes for men and women hitting someone
have such evil inside of her.make you look like a coward, it distorts your image
My relative admits that she does not like men, but Ion the inside and outside. Think about the kids, how
question why you are with him then. I guess it isare they going to know how to treat someone if
because of the thought of being lonely and histhey are being raised in an environment like that. Life
money and though he does not make that much, itshouldn't be about walking on egg shells because you
doesn't stop her from taking it. The name calling itare worried about someone's temper or raising their
just out of control, she is controlling and obnoxious.hand up at you.
He stays because he loves her, but what in the hellFurthermore, I know life is not perfected, but you
does love got to do with it! In a situation like thisshould be happy and enjoy your days whether you
either someone is going to be dead or seriously hurt.are bored or mad without fighting. Love is gentle and
The best thing to do is to get to the root of thedifficult but it should never cause you to get a black
problem or break-up.eye, bruised body, broken arm or a hand print in your
Everyone should be treated equally, no one whetherface, it just does not work that way. Love with your
they have a badge, a college degree, make moreheart; fight with your heart and with respect but
money or have more intellect have the right tonever with your hands to the one you care for.