How Do You Convince Someone To Leave An Abusive Relationship?
According to the US Department of Justice, 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of domestic violence every year. Many of these individuals are abused by their intimate partners repetitively. Convincing someone you care about to leave an abusive relationship is difficult at best. With some careful insight and patience, you can make a difference and help an abused person to escape domestic violence. Listen to your loved one if you feel they are a victim of domestic violence. Many times, an abused person is quite secretive about what goes on behind closed doors. You will need to listen very closely so that you do not miss anything that may be lurking ‘between the lines’. If you suspect something and they aren’t confessing, ask them outright. Be blunt. The shock of the question may help them to see that they are not as secretive as they thought they were and they may admit to the abuse. Do so in a non-accusatory tone. Observe them closely. Do they have marks or inappropriate react
