Breaking Abusive Relationships

One of the most tricky and enigmatic aspects of life as we know it is the "human relationship." Why is it so intricate and puzzling? Well, I think there is no simple answer to this complex question. In my opinion the base of every good relationship comes down to one plain and simple thing. Do both parties share a love for one another? This is imperative for the relationship to be successful. Now, that being said; there is of course going to be some arguing. It's inevitable. Any time you put two different human beings together, there will be disagreement over time. This is definitely to be expected and not a big deal overall. This is where the concepts of compromise and understanding come into play. However, there are some relationships that do not go as planned. In fact, some even turn out to be dysfunctional or abusive relationships. This is when things have to change in order for the relationship to work.

Have you ever witnessed abusive relationships? I can honestly say that I have. There was one going on next door to me when I was a child. Okay, when I say next door, I mean across the street. However, I did witness plenty of dysfunction. I knew at the mere age of 11 that I was being exposed to abusive relationships when I saw my neighbor hit his wife with a stick, or switch as they called it. This struck me as completely odd or bizarre. I had never seen any other couple act this way. Further down the road I witnessed the neighbor scold his wife with profanity. She cowered in fear of his raised hand. Eventually this ended. On one summer day, a couple years later, a police car and escorted the abuser off in a squad car. I never saw him return after that. Later at the age of 14, I found out he was an alcoholic. That wasn't too big of a surprise. Many abusive relationships stem from alcohol or drug abuse.

If you are aware of any abusive relationships in your family or neighborhood, maybe it's high time you took action. Often in abusive relationships the one being abused is rendered helpless by fear and control. It may be up to you to lend a helping hand. It is your problem if you know about it. Haven't you seen the commercials regarding abusive relationships? Get online today and learn the tell-tale signs of abusive relationships, the victims, and the abusers.