Abusive Relationship

There are 3 types of abusive relationship

 Abusive controlling relationships

 Physical abusive relationships

 Mental abusive relationships

‘Women are always the victims and men are always the abusers in most cases’

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Mental abusive relationships:

Mental abuse encompasses a wide range of behaviors that all affect the victim’s perception of reality.
The abuser will often attempt to control the victim’s behavior and emotions by manipulating available
information and denying access to family, friends, and finances. The victim may also be subjected to
hurtful criticism, taunting, and name calling in order to decrease his or her self-esteem. Mental abuse
can also occur if the victim is compelled to witness the abuse of another person. Unlike physical abuse,
mental abuse does not leave visible scars or wounds, but can be just as traumatic for the victim if not
more so.

Altering and controlling the victim’s sense of self and reality are frequently among a mental abuser’s
goals. Mental abuse, like physical abuse, is meant to compel the victim to obey the abuser. Causing
emotional trauma can be an effective method of intimidation and preventing a victim’s resistance
without causing physical evidence of abuse, which can attract the attention of others.

Insults, taunting, and name calling can, over time, damage a person’s sense of self-esteem by making
him or her feel worthless or useless. The victim may withdraw from friends and family and forgo
educational and employment opportunities as a result of feeling unworthy. If the abuser is confronted
about this behavior, he or she will often try to pass off the verbal abuse as jokes that the victim is at fault
for not understanding.
The abuser can gradually limit the victim’s access to family, friends, and the outside world in general.
Such isolation permits the abuser to take control of the victim’s sense of reality. The victim may also be
deprived of access to his or her bank accounts, making him or her increasingly dependent on the abuser.

Extreme situations of mental abuse involve the victim being forced to watch while another person is
abused in some way. This second victim can be abused physically, mentally, or sexually. This situation
can develop when an abused parent witnesses the abuser turn on his or her children while feeling
helpless to intervene.

In many cases of mental abuse, the victim may come to believe that he or she deserves such treatment.
This is often the result of the abuser’s control of the victim’s perception of reality. The abuser can blame
the victim for his or her abusive behavior or convince the victim that the abuse is imagined.

It is possible that the victim may not immediately recognize that he or she is experiencing mental abuse.
The abuser may apologize, promising never to repeat the behavior, and the victim may be afraid to seek
help or even blame himself or herself for what is happening. As mental abuse generally becomes
increasingly severe with time, breaking the cycle is a crucial step toward recovery.

Physical abusive relationship:

Physical abuse is abuse characterized by bodily contact that is designed to inflict pain and suffering on
the victim. It can be accompanied with other forms of abuse like psychological abuse and may be seen in
a wide variety of settings, ranging from intimate relationships to the schoolyard. Identifying physical
abuse can be challenging, as the victim may come up with excuses or reasons for patterns of injuries, as
well as attempting to conceal signs of abuse.

This form of abuse can manifest in a wide variety of ways. People may punch, hit, kick, slap, or pinch and
can also use weapons to inflict greater injuries on their victims. Some abusive individuals use tactics
designed to conceal signs of physical abuse, such as injuring parts of the body that are not commonly on
display, mimicking natural injuries, or coercing their victims into concealing injuries or lying about the
nature of injuries on their bodies.

People subjected to physical abuse can experience a number of physical complications. Severe abuse
can result in hearing and vision loss, damage to internal organs, hemorrhage, traumatic brain injuries,
and other serious damage. In addition, many victims experience psychological stress and this can lead to
psychological distress, loss of appetite, and other symptoms. Some victims of abuse also become
abusive themselves.

Signs that someone is experiencing physical abuse can be variable. Some people have obvious physical
injuries and may have gaps in their explanations for those injuries. Other individuals experience
behavioral changes like depression or aggression, or exhibit signs of fear and nervousness around their
abusers. Physical abuse can also lead to difficulty concentrating on work or school, social withdrawal,
and other lifestyle changes that may be out of character for the victim.
Law enforcement officers, social workers, child welfare advocates, teachers, and many other public
employees are trained to recognize physical abuse and to intervene to provide assistance. Spotting
abuse can be complicated by denial and providing assistance can be challenging. Some people trapped
in abusive relationships and power dynamics may feel intimidated and be afraid of taking action, fearing
reprisals if they report the violence or attempt to escape. Intervention programs designed to help
victims of abuse must be broad in scope to provide appropriate and timely assistance.

Many nations have laws specifically forbidding physical abuse. Unwanted physical contact is considered
assault and people can be prosecuted for this. Individuals in abusive relationships can request protective
orders and other services to limit contact with their abusers, and community outreach programs provide
resources like relocation assistance and community monitoring to address abusive relationships.