Sex, Etc. -- What does it mean to be "abusive"?

What does it mean to be "abusive"?

There are many kinds of abuse that can happen within a relationship. Some are obvious, like physical and sexual violence against another person. Many times, though, abuse is more subtle, harder to recognize and understand.

Some people verbally abuse their partners, criticizing, calling names and taunting them. Sometimes the abuse is emotional. One partner withholds affection, withdraws, or gets angry, threatening and controlling. If a person feels unsafe in a relationship, chances are the relationship is unhealthy.

Relationships should give love, respect, nurturing and appreciation. Exposure to any kind of abuse for a long time can damage a person’s physical and emotional health.

You can find a list of "red flags" in a relationship here.

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Re: I have an abusive relationship

Posted by: rbarar on Jun 7th, 2007 12:09pm

You deserve to be respected in your relationship. Please
visit our Forums or Ask the Experts for help and advice. You
can also check out the links on the Abuse and Violence page
at http://www.sexetc.org/resource/abuse/link#resource_link

i have an abusive relationship

Posted by: bdmntd on May 28th, 2007 10:38pm

my boyfriend says he loves me he tells me everyday, yet i
have come across information that leads me to believe is is
unfaithful, he lies, hides things, and has recently began
calling me names, such as whore, slut, stupid, bitch, dumb
ass...and the list goes on. it is very painful to know that
the person i love treats me like this. He has recently began
calling me a baby when i cry and accusing me of having sex
with other men when i refuse to sleep over. i know i need to
end it but i love him!

abusers should give their brian a bath

Posted by: FREAKYFREAKY1990 on Jan 23rd, 2007 10:29pm

Listen to music, watch t.v, and read books. Stop hitting and
cursing at your partner.

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