In chapter 11 we discussed forming relationship at young and middle adulthood. One of the topics we discussed was that of relationship violence. There is domestic violence that is called intimate terrorism. It is the violence we have seen on shows like Dr. Phil and various Lifetime movies. It is more real than we think and according to the class PowerPoint, violence occurs in about 25 to 40 percent in imitate relationships. The other type of violence is common couple violence. Although it is called 'common couple violence', does not necessarily mean that it is excusable. This relationship violence differs from intimate terrorism as it does not happen frequently. Intimate terrorism that is used by one partner and done to another seeks to alienate the abused party from his/her family and friends. You can think of common couple violence as an heated argument that a couple may have every now again. Common couple violence could include cussing, throwing, hitting and various other aggressive behavior. In my own personal opinion, both forms of couple violence is serious enough to get the authorities involved and for the relationship to be terminated. The line between common couple violence vs into intimate terrorism is so thin that the former can transform into the latter. That definitely gives you something to think about, doesn't it?
Since I love taking these online quizzes, I figured I suggest one that anyone can take. Click the link below to test whether you are in an abusive relationship or not...
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/abuse/a/blquiz3.htm
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