Are You Walking on Egg Shells?
Do you feel like you are constantly walking on egg shells when around your partner?
Are you (and if you have children are they) constantly wondering what kind of mood your partner will be in when you see them next? Do you feel like the slightest wrong step could set them off? When you make a wrong move are you worried about your partner’s reaction? Do they have unwritten rules that no matter how hard you try, you always find yourself breaking?
Their reaction doesn’t have to be violent to be abusive (although it could be) in lots of cases the abuse starts off verbally with belittling and bullying, name calling and shouting. Knocking your self esteem and confidence until you begin to doubt yourself.
Do you feel jumpy and on edge around your partner and maybe even around other people. Perhaps even when they are actually being kind? I still did a long time after the abuse stopped, but for me this is a PTSD style, left over reaction to abuse in a previous relationship.
If you are feeling on edge and jumpy around your partner, then it could be an early warning sign that the relationship is abusive.
If you feel concerned about your relationship or any thing you think could potentially be a warning sign in your life, then it is really important that you find support and someone to talk to. Perhaps a friend or trust worthy family member, a doctor or counsellor, someone who can talk with you and help you to stay safe.
In the UK Women’s Aid is a great source of support for women and Man Kind is a good source of support for guys
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