Knowing what to do and what not to do in an abusive relationship are both sets of life survival skills to hold onto. Many times when you begin dating someone, a wide range of warning signs including possessiveness and violence are clear. However, we are so blinded by our attraction and strong feelings, we may not see them. And when we do realize that a situation isn't safe, we immediately have to learn how to get out and safely.

An abusive relationship can affect everyone within the victim's lives. If you know someone that’s in an abusive relationship, talk with them on how to get out of it as quickly as possible. The longer they wait, the more of a chance they take on getting hurt, or worse, getting hurt again.

Many individual's self esteem are lessened during these times to the point that they feel as if they deserve to be treated in such a way. In fact, many people stay in these relationships for years and don’t always notice the warning signs. If you know someone in this situation, take time to get into their head and make them realize they need to get out now!

Abusive relationships occur far too often. Many people say this is because of violence in the media or that the stresses of life are too much for someone to handle, thus their psyche bursts and they become abusive. Whatever it is that causes this behavior, it needs to be discovered and avoided so that men and women can coexist in a safe dating environment.