Barring incurring amnesia, it is impossible for a past abusive relationship to not have some effect. Definitions of recovery are, then, not absolute and are thus subjective.
Some (but not all) abusive relationships create serious problems for the victim: nightmares, depression, possibly suicidal thoughts or irrational feelings of "the relationship will get better, (the abuser) and I will be happy if I become a better lover for them" that cannot be shaken, etc. Some might define having recovered, then, as no longer being plagued by these serious problems.
It could. But not every Bipolar person is abusive. It should however, never be an excuse for abuse. A person who is abusive Bipolar or not, is wrong in what they are doing. Seek help if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship/situation.
I would say as quickly as possible before it gets out of hand!
Men who are abusive generally have learned this from the environment in which they grew up. Some men have a short fuse and blast off with either verbally abusive words or they become physically abusive with their partner. Some men know deep inside it is wrong, but don't know how to get help and most men refuse to seek psychological counseling because it makes them feel weak and not masculine. If he refuses to get help then you have the power to get out of the abusive relationship.
Usually women do this because it is all they know. Many women will pick partners that are abusive because they've had abusive fathers, etc.
try being in there shoes and let them know that your there for them and tell them that its hard to confess but you feel better and safer
you'll know once youve got a cold or the sniffles
because it may be all the know, they may love their spouse, or may be afraid to leave. It could be a variety of reasons
One reason may be is that they don't know how to help. Another reason may be they are afraid to help. The power that an abuser has over the abused is frightening, both emotionally and physically. It is not unheard of that an abusive relationship can end in murder. Often times the abused person has been brainwashed into thinking they don't deserve anything better. Or they know they need help, but are too afraid to ask for it. There are professional organizations that are trained to help people get out of abusive relationships. They will offer a safe place to stay, counseling and the tools to start their life over. The abused person is the only one who can make positive steps to leave an abusive relationship. The best that family and friends can do is support that decision.
The key to the problem is your sister and until she realizes that she is in an abusive relationship there is not much you can do. Of course you love your sister, but the best thing you can do is to say nothing and know she has to learn the hard way. This is certainly a difficult task for you as you want to keep her safe and see her happy, but your sister has to see that in herself first.
Youve got to know alot of people! lol
you can tell after any dispute whether it be an argument or a physical fight.If at thee end you feel hurt,down,disrespected,or violated.you are in an abusive relationship
Most likely, yes. First, congratulations on getting out of the abusive relationship. I hope that the friend is not also abusive, its definitely not always the case, but being abusive can have a lot to do with socio-economic factors and environment. Chances are if the two are friends they may have a lot of those environmental factors in common. I reccommend dating the other guy slowly before you let the relationship blossom into anything more serious (that is, try to wait before you get physical). This will give you a chance to get to know the friend and if your ex is going to get violent and jealous you will get to know before you have slept with his friend. Good luck.