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5 Ways to Spot an Abusive Relationship

Abusive relationships are not just reserved for romantic relationships. Professional and platonic relationships can also be abusive and toxic. The trick is learning to recognize when a relationship has taken a turn and become abusive. Often for the person being abused it’s a subtle change over time and then one day you look around and think – “How in the world did I get here?” Some people may feel helpless and like they can’t get out or away from the abusive person but I’m here to tell you you can. And the best way to do it is fast and clean. Just cut all ties with the abusive person, move on and never look back.

Abusive RelationshipRemember being in an abusive relationship doesn’t happen overnight. The abuser will take thier time to earn your trust and isolate you before becoming abusive. Here’s some ways you can spot an abusive relationship.

  1. When you meet someone new, professional or personal, they are extremely nice to you. They treat you like you walk on water. Often times you are amazed at how great they are and you think they are extremely generous. This is commonly known as the “honeymoon” phase. It’s the time period the abuser is winning you over while at the same time isolating you without you even realizing it.  They are grooming you for the pure hell they intend to put you through later. You think it’s great to have a new friend you can text and share funny stories with at any hour of the day. Little by little you stop talking to other friends and after a while the abuser is the main person you are talking to in your life.
  2. They are passive aggressive in how they deal with conflict. One day you make an innocent comment and they don’t like it or take it the wrong way. Instead of talking to you or asking you to clarify they shut you out. Ignore you for a few days.  Then they come back and act as if nothing happened and start to showering you with attention again. Here they are conditioning you. If you do something they don’t like they isolate you, if you do as they say they reward you.
  3. You see them pick on other people. For some abusers it’s a cycle. They will take turns picking on people they call “friends”. You’ll see the abuser publicly shame someone for something that should be kept private. Or they will send screen shots of private conversations to others. But these screenshots will conveniently only be a response from the person they are shaming. The abusers part will be left out. In essence taking a conversation out of context. We all know when you take a conversation out of context it can be twisted and turned into something it never was. What the abuser is trying to accomplish is to isolate you even more so that you are desperate and feel you need them. This often happens when an abuser sees you starting to break free or be independent. It’s the abuser’s insecurities, jealousy and fear shining through. They are trying to reel you back in.
  4. When you stand up for yourself the abuser tries to hurt you. This can be physically, emotionally or verbally. The abuser will try to punish you in anyway they can. It can be by turning others against you, spreading false rumors or trying to get you removed from social groups or professional groups you belong to. What they are trying to accomplish is to break you. They want you to come and beg for them to forgive you when you’ve done nothing wrong. It’s the abusers desperate attempt to demonstrate power when they really have none. The only power they have is what you give them.
  5. The abuser does not encourage you during rough times. Instead they kick you when you are down or berate you. Say you are ill and cannot function this is the time a true friend would call and check on how you are doing or send a card or stop by with some soup. An abuser will take this opportunity to demand things from you and when you cannot deliver shame you. Or when you need help with something or have a question. A friend would help you solve a problem. An abuser will tell you to google it or think for yourself. See the difference?

stormy sceenThere are various types of abusive relationships. The trick is learning how to recognize them and then walk away. No RUN away. If you try to get out of an abusive relationship slowly it’ll be more painful. When an abuser feels they are losing thier grip on you they will go crazy! They will lash out in ways you have never seen before and try to break you. Don’t let them. Hold your head high. While it may be painful and difficult for a while it will get better. Then you’ll look back and go “Wow! I never realized how toxic that relationship was!!” You will feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Your mood will improve. No longer will your perspective be half empty. You’ll start to see the world as a place of opportunities and a glass half full type of place.

If you are in an abusive relationship and need help please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. They will help you make a plan and get out.

1-800-799-7233

 

 

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About Shanna

Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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  1. Kylie cre8tone says

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    It’s really crucial to spot and detect what’s happening to prevent sad tragedy happening.. It’s really sad to have abusive relationship.. Hope everyone have a good one..

  2. Alison says

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    I really appreciated how detailed these examples are to identify a toxic relationship. I think many people get stuck in it and then wonder if they are. It’s scary how easily you can slip into one and not realize until later.

  3. Amy Scott says

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    Very true. Abuse comes in so many forms and isn’t just visible through just bruises and scrapes. Passive aggression and isolation can be a torturous form of emotional abuse. I hate it. I’ve been through it and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy!

  4. Carrie says

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    This is a great post! Ive never been in an abusive relationship so I wouldn’t know what to look for.

  5. Roxy says

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    I think a big point for me in this post was about abusive relationships being possible in those other than romantic relationships. I agree whole heartedly with all of these signs and wonder if the abusers in these situation are doing these things intentionally.

  6. tp keane says

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    What a great and informative post. It’s so easy to get sucked in to an abusive relationship, to the point where you feel like there’s nothing else out there and abuse is better than loneliness… it’s not.

  7. Elizabeth O says

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    Terrific insights. Sadly, some people get in so deep that they become comfortable with the pattern even though everyone else recognizes it as abusive. For loved ones, I would add that they stay compassionate and connected to the abused and help them transition out, safely, from an abusive relationship.

  8. Kiwi says

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    All of these traits are NOT ok! If anyone see any of these dont ignore it walk…no RUN from that person!

  9. Psychic Nest says

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    Great article! I have 1 more thing to add here. The abusers make sure that over time you need them. They give you the impression that if you leave them, none is going to take care of you like they do (that goes for the shower attention periods). That attitude is a trap! They make you believe that they are the center of your world and if they are out, your life has no meaning.

    Zaria

  10. Richard Hicks says

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    Good information for all. Life is too short to be in an abusive relationship.

  11. Judy Thomas says

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    I put up with verbal abuse for many years until my husband assaulted me. That was the day I phoned the police and had him arrested. When I look back, I wish I had left sooner and in a way I was glad when he hit me because it gave me the push I needed to leave at last.

  12. Joyce says

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    Good to know.

  13. Idaintyit says

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    A very important post, well done for sharing some great advice. Everyone needs to be aware of this as it is much more common than people think

  14. Katrina says

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    Great info to be passed along! I think EVERYONE should read this. Many people are still under the impression that only women are abused. Thank you for sharing!

  15. Linda Manns Linneman says

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    My first husband was a very aggressive abuser. It took me twenty five years to get out of it and during that time he attempted to kill me several times. He didn’t want me but he didn’t want anyone else to have me either. I remarried five years later to a man who was passive aggressive. It didn’t take me as long to get out of that marriage. It last six years. Since then, I don’t trust myself enough to meet someone else. Thank you so much for sharing. I enjoyed this article. It was right on

  16. Michelle S says

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    From what I read it’s hard when you’ve “fallen” for them to recognize these, which is heartbreaking.

  17. Linda Manns Linneman says

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    I lived in an abusive marriage for twenty five years. I wish I had the information and help that is available now. I would recommend anyone who is in an abusive relationship to run while you can. God Bless

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