Abusive Relationships, the warning signs Options

[rivendell]

I took a Women's Studies class this semester, and one of the topics we spent alot of time on was relationship violence. I learned that alot of people don't even know what the true definition of relationship violence is. Because I love you guys so much and wouldn't want anything to happen to any of you, I thought it might be a good idea to make a post about this, god forbid you ever find yourselves in a situation like this.

Warning Signs of An Abusive Relationship

• the person you are with is extremely jealous or possessive towards you
• they try to control you; are bossy and / or demanding
• violent
• pressures you sexually
• abuses drugs and / or alcohol
• claims you are responsible for their emotional state
• blames you when you are mistreated
• you worry how they will react to things you say or do
• they grew up witnessing an abusive parental relationship or was abused as a child
• you leave and return to your partner repeatedly against advice of family and love ones
• trouble ending relationship even though inside you feel its the right decision
• your partner discourages your relationships with friends and / or family
• your partner prevents or discourages you from working, interacting with friends or attending school
• your partner destroys or takes your personal property or sentimental items
• threats towards you, your family / friends
• threats of weapon(s) usage
• pushing, slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, biting, etc.
• being forced to have sex against your will, or sexual acts you are uncomfortable with
• humiliation of you by your partner in front of others ( i.e. jokes at your expense )

This isn't the full list, but there's quite a bit here. I'll be happy to answer questions if anyone has them.

Stay safe, my dears.