For a relationship to be abusive, you don’t have to endure physical harm. An abusive relationship can just as easily be emotionally abusive, and when this is the case, it’s hard to know when to end. If you have lingering suspicions about your relationship and feel it might be abusive, call it off, or this is what you’re risking.
The first danger of staying in an abusive relationship is that you will most likely become a victim of depression and it will eventually escalate into something serious, for example heart problems. If the abuse is physical, you not only risk damaging your body, but you will also become paranoid and nervous. When this happens, you will overthink every little thing you are about to do and wonder if it will make him angry. This is no way to live, and without help you can sink into despair and develop anxiety disorders.
An abusive relationship will make you feel powerless and without any control over your life. Victims of abuse are very often in complete denial. This is because the abusive partner cleverly applies brainwashing, until you feel totally dependent on him. This loss of control will make you feel worthless until you lose your self-esteem and accept the abuse, maybe even feel like you deserve it. Therefore, if you stay in an abusive relationship long enough, you will begin to hate yourself and stop fighting to improve your life.
While physical abuse is serious because it can damage your mental state and injuries can even turn out to be dangerous or fatal in the end, emotional abuse is no better. A partner who insults you, makes fun of you, and controls your life can push you over the edge until you start contemplating suicide and other means of hurting yourself.
If you are married and your spouse is abusive, your children are in danger. No child should be forced to witness abuse from a parent, as this leaves permanent emotional scars, ruining a child’s quality of life forever. What’s more, if your spouse hurts you physically, one day he might start taking it out on the kids, too.
Get help as soon as you can. There is no reason to stay in a relationship that puts you in constant danger and robs you of the right to live your life as you please. Your partner may be wearing what he loves you for and that’s because he’s possessive, but you know what’s good for you, and it’s not him.
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