Unhealthy Romantic Relationships

What defines an unhealthy romantic relationship? Is it simply arguing constantly or is it taken to a deeper level? Most people when thinking about an unhealthy romantic relationship only think about when a person is going through a physically abusive relationship. This causes people to not recognize the warning signs of the other form, emotional abuse. Emotional abuse is not easily recognized by the people who are experiencing it, but it leaves scars that are not seen by outsiders. The effect that emotional abuse can have on a single person can change how they see the world for their lifetime.
In the beginning of any romantic relationship there is something that people call “the honeymoon phase.” In this phase it will seem as if nothing can go wrong in the world. The abuser in the relationship will put one on a high pedestal and treat them like royalty. When that phase ends, the pedestal that was built is slowly worn down overtime. The abuser will belittle, humiliate, and blame the victim to lower his/her self-esteem. One’s friends may notice this …show more content…
The process may repeat, but the victim can finally receive the help that he/she needs. The victim gathers up the courage to finally leave the abuser that has been causing them so much pain. The victim may block the abuser from any forms of communication and may even move states. The victim may even seek out therapy to help them with overcome the situation they were in. The terrifying part of being in an emotionally abusive relationship is that there are not any physical scars to show that he/she has survived the battle. The victim has scars that not one person can count, but he/she has to live with those memories haunting him/her. These scars can cause the victim to develop trust issues with those that may try to befriend the victim. The scarring can affect the victim for months or even years, but they victim may find someone that will treat them