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How To Get Out Of Abusive Relationships

Nobody consciously gets into an abusive relationship. But some relationships become abusive with time. If you believe that your relationship is taking a physical and mental toll on you, then it is certainly abusive. Nobody deserves to be in an abusive relationship. What you really need to do is get out of such a relationship. But that is easier said than done.

Sometimes you might stay in an abusive relationship because you fear your partner. At other times you might still be emotionally dependent on your partner. Either ways you need to take a status check of your life and take a few firm steps.

Abusive Relationship

Here is a guide that will help you get out of a relationship that has turned out to be abusive.

Take A Call

The most important part of the process of walking out is going to by your decision. If your decision to end the relationship is firm then no influence in the world can change it. So gather some courage and take that final call on your abusive relationship.

Gather Your Stuff

Gather all your memories from your partner. You can also call this evidence. He or she should not have any of your photographs, video recordings or personal items. For this you need to tactfully extract these things from your partner.

Avoid Direct Confrontation

If your partner is physically abusive, avoid a direct confrontation. You can leave a note or send an email. And if you have to meet him/her one last time, then meet at a public place with lots of people around you.

Go Public

Tell all your and your partner's friends why you ended the relationship. If you don't your partner might cook-up stories about you. Make it very clear to all common friends that the relationship was abusive and you decided to leave. This will cut out any pleas of reunions you receive.

Wipe Him/Her Clean From Your Cyber Space

Block your ex from your Facebook, Twitter and email accounts. It is very important that your ex is not a part of your cyber space anymore. This will also ensure that your ex cannot reach you through emails or messages.

Change Your Phone Number n Address

It is best to change your mobile number after you move out of an abusive relationship just to avoid any disturbing calls. Depending on how dangerous your ex can be, you must also change your house address if possible.

These are the full-proof guides to come out of an abusive relationship. Follow these steps to end physical and mental abuse in your life.

Story first published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 19:31 [IST]
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