What is abuse? what is it to you?

Question

is abuse just hitting someone in the face? or is it pushing and shoving? if so, how many people have continued to just stay b/c they are trying to figure out why the person is the way they are and believe they will get better within time, but yet nothing ever changes?

Answer 1

Abuse is anyone treating you badly or not the way you should be treated with respect and courtesy.  It can be physical but can also be verbal as well.  Most people stay because low self esteem and they believe the abuser will change but unless the abuser seeks help, they will not be changing anytime soon,  I would never be in an abusive relationship.

Answer 2

Physical - includes pushing, shoving, slapping, hitting with fist, kicking, choking, grabbing, pinching, pulling hair, or threatening with weapons.

Sexual - includes forced s*x with the threat of violence, s*x after violence has occurred, or the use of objects or damaging acts without the woman's consent.

Psychological/Emotional - includes brainwashing, control of the woman's freedom to come and go when she chooses.

Destruction of property or pets.

abuse no matter what form is wrong and illegal..

people stay sometimes cause they see it as impossible for financial or other reasons to leave..

Answer 3

abuse is anything involving violence against another person.pushing and shoving someone can hurt the person so yes this is considered abuse.

people stay in these relationships cos they think they will get beta,they have emotional needs of their own that they hav not yet dealt with eg. worthlessness,low self esteem

Answer 4

Abuse is verbal and or physical. Why stay with someone who doesn't treat you right. Say goodbye.