An Abusive Relationship Can Be Prevented

Stop! Slow down before committing yourself into a friendship or relationship. More times then not we blindly take people at face value. We make assumptions that what we see is what we get. When it comes to love and or the need for friendship, caution is carelessly thrown to the wind. We take more time and energy investigating our doctor's, lawyers, investments and nutritional intake.

Getting into a serious committed relationship should be a well informed decision. Time should be allotted to get to know the person. Questions should be asked and answered. Family and friends should be met. A variety of life situations should be experienced before handing over the key to your heart.

Listening to your inner voice should be a priority. We all have an inner voice and free will. Free will to say No, this doesn't feel or seem right. If we spent more time listening to that little voice in our heads, we wouldn't experience half the regrets or disappointments that we do.

Don't be afraid to have boundaries and guidelines. Never think that it is O.K. to allow someone to impose their will on you if it makes you uncomfortable. A healthy relationship enhances your life, it doesn't diminish you.

Pay attention to warning signs:

1. Unexplained or unnecessary anger.
2. Smothering you and your space.
3. Wanting explanations for every detail of your life.
4. Being secretive about their self, past, family, friends.
5. Too much information about the above mentioned facts.
6. Jealousy
7. An over abundance of phone calls.

The above mentioned warning signs are just a few of the things to pay attention to. Anything that makes you stop and question is worth looking into further.

Always trust your instincts and intuition. Take time for yourself. Get to know you. Know your likes and dislikes. Find out what you want and expect out of life. If you feel bad about yourself work on you before getting serious with anyone else.

People that abuse are cons, they look for prey. Even though they may be good at what they do they are bound to make mistakes. Once they are given acceptance they hang on like leeches, sucking the life out of their victims. If you are careful, take your time and pay attention you can avoid or dismiss this type of individual before damage is done to you or those that are close to you. The sick mind doesn't think that you can see, hear or think. You have to stay prepared, not paranoid, just aware and prepared.

Never let your childhood, past mistakes, religion, or "well meaning" friends and relatives seal your fate. You do have a choice in the destiny of your future. You have a right to happiness, that is something that money, people and material possessions can't buy. You and only you makes the decision concerning who and what control will be administered in your world.

If you are currently in an unhealthy relationship, don't resign yourself to gloom and doom. If you really want out, if you really want help there are many options at your disposal. Everything may not be peaches and cream, it may be hard some days. We can all do bad by ourselves you don't have to allow someone else to help you along. Peace of mind and freedom from abuse can be obtained. Take the necessary steps ...Don't become and don't remain a victim of an abuser!

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