When BOTH partners value who the other person is and understands their boundaries

Abuse involving intentional bodily injury

People with this condition tend to lie, break laws, act impulsively, and lack regard for their own safety or the safety of others

A number for both women and men to call if they are being abused by their partners

A state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation

When both partners are able to give the other person the benefit of the doubt and have faith in them

Abuse involving speech intended to humiliate and intimidate

When someone replicates behavior they saw or experienced as a kid to a partner or child in an attempt to resolve what happened to them

A resource for anyone, people discuss what's going on in their lives and get personalized advice

A persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest

When both partners are able to tell each other anything and communicate when something is wrong or they need help.

Abuse involving non-physical behaviors that are meant to control, isolate, or frighten someone

When someone has unresolved trauma that sparks anger when triggered by a person, circumstance or place

For people experiencing severe abuse that may have left them without a house, it's a safe place to stay until they can get back on their feet

Any place or any behavior that causes harm to your health, happiness, and wellbeing

When both partners acknowledge different points of view and are willing to give and take

Abuse involving the use of threats, verbal insults, and other more subtle tactics to control a person's way of thinking

When someone lashes out and yells when they are stressed or are put in a situation where they feel like they need to protect themselves

It's easier said than done however, if someone is able to make the difficult decision to get out of a relationship and end the abuse

A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

When neither partner has to compromise who they are, and their identity isn't based on a partner’s. Each continues seeing their friends and doing the things they love. Each partner is supportive of their partner wanting to pursue new hobbies or make new friends.

Abuse involving nonconsensual sexual contact

When someone listened to music, watched shows, or even just has friends that glorified abuse so they think its okay to abuse their partner.

When trying to get help or get out of a abusive relationship they should use things like burner phones, a safe computer, or family or neighbors phones, along with other things to protect their information and keep away from surveillance and recording devices

Unresolved issues of an emotional nature, often with an implication that it is detrimental