The Possible Causes Of Datin Dating Violence

Dating violence is any intentional attack, physical or psychological that is initiated by a boyfriend, girlfriend or romantic interest to maintain control over his or her dating partner. It can display itself in many ways; it does not have to be a slap or a punch. Ones could manipulate into doing things that they do not want to do, or constantly tell someone what to do. The violent behavior can be abrupt. Many times, however, the violence happens when tensions are high, possibly during an argument that gets out of control. In the beginning, dating violence may take the form of play fighting, such as wrestling that gets a little too rough, pinching, or even holding a person down and tickling him or her. Even a little playful punching can be a sign of abuse that a person may have abusive tendencies. If an individual is not confronted about his or her abusive tendencies, the situation can get worse. …show more content…
It is often difficult for teens to identify when it happens in a real life situation. When someone is involved in a violent relationship, he or she may realize deep inside that something is not as it should be. Sometimes, individuals start to make excuses. No one wants to believe that he or she is involved in an abusive relationship, and it is often hard to admit it. It is difficult to accept that the person you are dating or fell in love with has a problem. For this reason, it is important to remember that there is no justification for violence. Individuals have to think about themselves and what is good and safe for them. There is time that we need to listen to our own judgment, whether intuitive or concrete, we will decrease the chances of becoming caught in an abusive