Most women who become involved with abusers were raised in abusive households -- as were practically all abusers -- and thus find the non-abusive aspects of an abuser's personality familiar and attractive. That is often because they unconsciously seek a person similar to one in their past in order to complete a "good" relationship. Then, as the relationship develops, both fall back into their old patterns. That is also why children of alcoholics often marry future alcoholics. Therapists call it "speaking the same language."
Answer2: Unfortunately and not surprisingly, some grow up in hostile surroundings where emotional and physical violence were a normal part of everyday life.
50 percent
See links for resources for battered and abused women.
i think 3 in 17 relationships are abusive ones
Abusive relationships make women feel insecure, alone, afraid, and devalued. They can also make a woman feel hopeless, helpless and sad. Other feelings can be angry, outraged and suicidal. Abused woman should seek help for the abuse they have suffered.
There are more than 3,500 FAQ about Abusive Relationships on WikiAnswers.
No.
you must get out of abusive relationships. Boyfriend must never be abusive !
It is impossible to have specific percentages of abusive relationships in Iowa because many victims will not report the abuse.
Generally a verbally abusive woman has control issues and she will carry them into most relationships. However, there are a few women that are verbally abusive to one or more men, but may meet a man that she is not verbally abusive to as they are better suited for each other.
i wouldn't want to say because all abusive relationships can happen to anyone no matter how old or young they are
yes.. look into the domestic violence literature on something like PSYCHINFO through a library
because why would you want to be with someone who is abusive towards you