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 ...