Relationships are an important component of how we define ourselves and find worth in life because humans are social creatures. Our personalities, decisions, and overall well-being are all influenced by our relationships.
While relationships can be beneficial sources of deep emotional connection and delight, not all of them are. It’s critical to understand how to distinguish between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship, especially when it comes to selecting an intimate partner.
The easiest method to tell if a relationship is healthy is to examine it closely and see if it possesses the positive characteristics that characterise a good relationship. These characteristics can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Respect in communication and engagement that is consistent and displayed, including recognising and responding positively to limits.
It can be difficult to tell if a relationship is toxic since relationships, especially intimate partner relationships, contain so many complexities. It’s normal for people to overlook warning signs that a relationship is unhealthy. The following are some of the more subtle indications of a bad relationship:
Intimate partner violence (IPV), commonly known as domestic violence (DV), is a type of violence that affects people at all levels of society. “Intimate relationship violence” is defined as “physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological trauma by a current or former partner or spouse,” according to the CDC. This sort of violence can occur in heterosexual or same-sex relationships, and it is not dependent on sexual intimacy.”
Sexual, physical, and psychological aggression/abuse, as well as stalking and the control of a financial, social, or job position, are all examples of IPV. Furthermore, while IPV can and does occur against men, the vast majority of IPV occurs against women.
One in every three women and one in every four men has been physically assaulted by a spouse at some point in their lives, and one in every seven women and one in every 18 men has been stalked by their partner. The following are some of the symptoms of IPV:
The abused spouse in intimate partner relationships frequently has no way out or does not know how to seek help. However, there is hope, and there are numerous methods that can assist the afflicted partner in escaping the circumstance. To begin, call a clinical psychologist on 08000432584 immediately if you know someone who is in danger. Your airtime will not be charged if you phone the hotline at any time. It is a toll-free telephone number.
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