Table of contents:
- What are some dating violence that shouldn't be done?
- 1. Play physically
- 2. Often berated
- 3. Venting emotions on the environment
- 4. Excessive possessiveness
- 5. Treat excesses that distance you from friends and family
- 6. Easily provoked by emotions
Dating violence can arise at any time no matter how long you've been dating, whether it's still the same age or has been for many years. Especially if your partner is temperamental, you can always be a target for emotional outbursts. Actually, what are the things that a couple should not do?
What are some dating violence that shouldn't be done?
A study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, conducted a study on 350 students about the conflicts that had occurred in their relationships. Especially dating violence - both physically and emotionally.
The results showed that about 95 percent of the participants experienced emotional violence, while 30 percent of them experienced physical violence. Looks terrible, huh? Basically, a relationship will not always run smoothly, really. Quarrels, bickering, boredom, and disappointment are natural parts that naturally exist. As long as it is still within normal limits.
Now, try to re-evaluate your relationship with your partner, have you experienced some of the following things?
1. Play physically
Having known each other and being in a relationship for a long time does not mean that your partner can do anything to you, including daring to play physically when you have a big fight.
If your partner can kick, hit, grab your hair, slap, choke, or try to hurt you with a weapon, this is a sign that you have experienced dating violence. If you have missed this, don't hesitate to end your love journey or seek help from the authorities.
2. Often berated
Apart from experiencing physical violence, has your partner ever insulted you with inappropriate language, insults, scolding, and curses? If so, this caution is an emergency sign if you are stuck in an unhealthy relationship.
Sadly, this condition gradually risks causing its victims to experience depression, lack of self-esteem, and lead to suicidal thoughts.
Catia Harrington, PsyD, a clinical psychologist in New York, says that healthy relationships should lead you to do positive things; and make you feel confident, valued, and loved - not the other way around.
3. Venting emotions on the environment
According to Kathryn Moore, PhD, a psychologist at Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center in California, dating violence doesn't have to be physical or emotional that attacks you head-on.
When a partner behaves violently by throwing hard objects, punching walls, or destroying objects around him, don't think of it as just a fight anymore.
4. Excessive possessiveness
Mutual trust in one another is at the root of a healthy relationship. But if on the contrary, your partner actually looks difficult to believe in you, even seems to always be watching your movements until you start to disturb personal things.
Instead, start taking a step back and think again about whether it is possible for you to stick with your partner. Don't think that what he is doing is solely out of affection and love, so he should watch you 24 hours a day without ever letting you enjoy "alone" time.
There are times when the two of you can spend time together, but there are also times when you can make time for yourself.
5. Treat excesses that distance you from friends and family
The continuation of possessiveness, will unconsciously make you away from the people closest to you. It's as if all the time you have should be spent with your partner, from morning to night.
Then, when can you give time to simply listen to a friend's story, accompany your parents at home, or help prepare for your wedding, which is only a matter of days away?
Because basically, the only one who can control yourself, your time, and your activities, of course, is you alone. Don't let your partner, especially in the dating stage, can manage yourself as they like. Remember, a good partner shouldn't stop you from doing anything else as long as it's in a positive light.
6. Easily provoked by emotions
It seems that no partner wants their relationship to fall apart. But small quarrels are commonplace and can actually be a spice for your romance. However, do not remain silent, as your partner seems to be increasingly difficult to hold back his emotions.
Especially if you seem to be a "trash can" from his anger that has already mounted. Yes, he can yell and scold at you for no reason, even accompanied by harsh words when his anger is unstoppable.
Now, if this happens, try to think again carefully whether the person is still worthy of accompanying you in the joys and sorrows of the future?