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Article Title: Domestic Violence - Ask Agony Aunt
By: Agony Aunt at www.AffectionatePersonals.com
Word Count: 402
Keywords: domestic violence, agony aunt, personals, dating, romance
and relationships, family, marriage
Copyright 2005 by Agony Aunt at
http://www.AffectionatePersonals.com /
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Dear Agony Aunt

My partner abuses me mentally and physically - what should I do?

Agony Aunt Says:

Ask a dozen people and each one of them will give you as many
opinions. Remember, they are opinions. Ultimately, you have to make
a choice - it's your life.

Even full time professionals get it wrong from time to time because
they often focus on what they are taught. They go through
the "processes" and on occasions they forget that each case is
unique; they forget they are dealing with real people. Fortunately,
such mistakes are rare.

What would I do if I were placed in a situation that you describe?
***

I would immediately ensure my personal safety.

If I face any immediate danger, I would call the authorities.
Otherwise, I would move away from the threat and seek help from a
lawyer. If necessary, the lawyer would take appropriate steps to
stop the threats and the violence.

Of course, by consulting a lawyer, I know that I may be putting my
relationship on the line as my partner may react adversely to this.
But then the choice is between putting the relationship at risk or
my personal and emotional well being.

Refuse to live in fear.

I take the view that mental and or physical violence is not
acceptable - I have a zero tolerance for it.

A relationship only works properly when the parties respect human
dignity.

If my partner doesn't respect me and uses violence, I would put my
foot down on the very first occasion and say that if it happens once
more, that will be the end of the relationship. If it happens a
second time, I would end the relationship.

Violence doesn't have any place in a truly loving relationship.

Here's another important tip: most offenders carry on because
victims keeps quiet.

Bring the violence out in the open - and your partner may change. If
not, don't put up with it - you can do far better with your life;
don't waste it behind violent creatures.

*** Important disclaimer: I simply offer my "opinion"
so you may compare it with help available via your local
professionals. You should always seek local professional help and
advice before taking any action.

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