how to get out of an abusive relationship: 5 good steps to take

 How to get out of an abusive relationship.

Relationships are supposed to be a thing of Joy for all parties involved (the couple, the extended family and friends). 

However, there are times that the relationship becomes toxic and abusive and the safety of one or both of the partners could be a source of worry for all concerned.

In abusive relationships, there is usually a narcissist who tries to manipulate or abuse the less dominating partner to get what she wants.

Sometimes the abused partner might not even be aware that she's going through physical and emotional abuse because she might be staying to avoid exposing deep issues in the relationship or even preserving because of the children.

The other instances of implicit abuse where the abused partner is given gifts to cover up for the abuse are he or she is using in the hands of the other partner.

5 Tips to Overcoming Relationship Abuse

Here are some actionable steps to take in an abusive relationship.

1. First, understand and familiarise yourself with what makes an emotional abuse. Knowledge is power and your ability to recognise that you are being abused is a key step for getting yourself out of a messy relationship.
2. Care should be taken because it is usually more dangerous to opt-out of an abusive relationship than to stay in it. hence the abused person should be well protected to avoid loss of life or escalation of the problem.
3. Be aware that Abuse Is a Cycle: one should understand that abuse is a cycle that has no end. So the abuser can keep abusing the victim while providing gifts and loving words to cushion the effect of his actions.
4. The abused should reach out to family and friends to let them know what is happening. sometimes members of the police force and civil society should be could be alerted to forestall a probable attack.
5. Seek the Guidance of a Professional therapist or social workers. the therapist and social worker can give advice and inform the abused partner of where to go to get help as well as visiting the Abuser to know what is happening.