{"id":38757,"date":"2021-11-07T12:26:53","date_gmt":"2021-11-07T17:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging4.blunt-therapy.com\/?p=38757"},"modified":"2021-12-12T21:18:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T02:18:25","slug":"recognize-abusive-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Recognize The Warning Signs of An Abusive Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#What_is_domestic_violence\" title=\"What is domestic violence?\">What is domestic violence?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#3_Types_of_Domestic_Violence_in_Abusive_Relationships\" title=\"3 Types of Domestic Violence in Abusive Relationships \">3 Types of Domestic Violence in Abusive Relationships <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#Key_Indicators_of_Abusive_Relationships\" title=\"Key Indicators of Abusive Relationships\">Key Indicators of Abusive Relationships<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#Signs_of_physical_abuse\" title=\"Signs of physical abuse&nbsp;\">Signs of physical abuse&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#Signs_of_psychological_abuse\" title=\"Signs of psychological abuse&nbsp;\">Signs of psychological abuse&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#How_to_protect_yourself_or_your_loved_one_from_abusive_relationships\" title=\"How to protect yourself or your loved one from abusive relationships&nbsp;\">How to protect yourself or your loved one from abusive relationships&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recognize-abusive-relationships\/#Resources\" title=\"Resources\">Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Domestic violence is one of the most common and least talked about crimes in the world. According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/ncadv.org\/STATISTICS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)<\/a>, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;re going to talk about domestic violence and other forms of abusive relationships. For the purposes of this discussion, I&#8217;ll use the terms &#8220;domestic violence&#8221; and &#8220;abusive <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/relationships\" title=\"relationships\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">relationships<\/a>&#8221; somewhat interchangeably. We tend to think of violence as physical in nature, but violence can be psychological and emotional as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Recognize-The-Warning-Signs-of-An-Abusive-Relationship-Pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"How To Recognize The Warning Signs of An Abusive Relationship\" class=\"wp-image-38788 lazyload\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Recognize-The-Warning-Signs-of-An-Abusive-Relationship-Pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"How To Recognize The Warning Signs of An Abusive Relationship\" class=\"wp-image-38788 lazyload\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Recognize-The-Warning-Signs-of-An-Abusive-Relationship-Pinterest.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Recognize-The-Warning-Signs-of-An-Abusive-Relationship-Pinterest-83x125.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Recognize-The-Warning-Signs-of-An-Abusive-Relationship-Pinterest-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Recognize-The-Warning-Signs-of-An-Abusive-Relationship-Pinterest-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Recognize-The-Warning-Signs-of-An-Abusive-Relationship-Pinterest-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>How To Recognize The Warning Signs of An Abusive Relationship<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with a definition:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_domestic_violence\"><\/span>What is domestic violence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic violence is any behavior that affects a person&#8217;s physical, emotional, financial, or sexual safety in a relationship. One can be the victim of violence without being physically assaulted. If your partner tries to control you through threats or intimidation, they are guilt of committing domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Types_of_Domestic_Violence_in_Abusive_Relationships\"><\/span>3 Types of Domestic Violence in Abusive Relationships <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Physical violence is pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, spitting, biting, strangling, or other forms of violence intended to cause harm. In some cases, physical violence is seen as normal, and even a sign of love in your sexual relationships.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/signs-of-an-emotionally-abusive-relationship\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"32521\">Emotional violence<\/a> is any behavior intended to harm, harass, intimidate, or humiliate.<\/li><li>Sexual violence is any type of non-consensual sexual contact or activity. It includes unwanted, non-consensual sexual contact or activity \u2013 kissing, groping, fondling, intercourse without consent, or forced penetration.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Abusive relationships tend to evolve slowly, but it&#8217;s never too early to look for the signs. Abusers employ grooming techniques like controlling the victims&#8217; behavior and reactions, monitoring them, isolating them from their support system, and manipulating them to do things against their will.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partner violence can be difficult to recognize for many reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, because it develops gradually: from episodes of less violent behavior to regular and severe violence. You love a person, but after six months of a relationship, he gets drunk and yells at you for several hours in a row because he got jealous and thinks you are cheating on him. \u201cIt&#8217;s okay! I don&#8217;t need to pack your bags because of a single episode of abuse. It happens all the time and we can make up just as quickly.\u201d \u2013 you say to yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the next time your partner smashes some furniture. The damage is gets worse every time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it would be easier to recognize abuse in your relationship if your partner began choking you only after a few months of dating. Then, it would be easier to decide and you would leave him without any hesitation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But during the time that the violence was gaining momentum, you seemed to have prepared yourself for something harder. You have grown used to it: you have developed a tolerance for violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, it can be difficult to define abuse, because the abuser is doing his best to make you feel guilty or seem crazy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These behaviors are known as victim blaming and gaslighting. When your partner gently says: &#8220;Honey, you are making everything up!&#8221; &#8211; half an hour after pounding the wall and yelling, &#8211; this is gaslighting. When he says: &#8220;Yes, I pounded the wall, but it was you who provoked me!&#8221; &#8211; that\u2019s victim blaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, violence in an abusive relationship can come in cycles. After an outburst of violence (physical or emotional), a reconciliation occurs, the so-called &#8220;honeymoon.&#8221; A partner may apologize, swear eternal love, give gifts and carry you in his arms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at such behavior, you might wonder: how can an abuser behave like that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ta-image wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"thirstylinkimg\" rel=\"nofollow rel=&quot;sponsored&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BetterHelp Ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/betterhelp-ad\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BetterHelp-1-400x209.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35447 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BetterHelp-1-400x209.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35447 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BetterHelp-1-400x209.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BetterHelp-1-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BetterHelp-1-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BetterHelp-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow rel=&quot;sponsored&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BetterHelp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/betterhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Get 10% off your membership to BetterHelp.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Indicators_of_Abusive_Relationships\"><\/span>Key Indicators of Abusive Relationships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any of the warning signs below, you need to get help immediately. Whether you or a loved one is a victim or an abuser, domestic violence is never acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the list of the most common signs below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your partner breaks your things or threatens to break your things if you don&#8217;t follow their orders.<\/li><li>Your partner yells at you constantly.<\/li><li>Your partner threatens to leave you, but stops short of doing so.<\/li><li>Your partner blames you for their bad moods or changes in personality.<\/li><li>Your partner threatens to leave you for someone else and doesn&#8217;t follow through.<\/li><li>Your partner accuses you of cheating or tells you to have an affair to show them how they feel.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_physical_abuse\"><\/span>Signs of physical abuse&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most obvious sign of violence in a relationship is physical abuse. This includes name-calling, threats of physical violence, or even merely doing something that can cause injury without any violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Force.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>An obvious sign of physical violence would be hitting, pushing, or grabbing. Your partner may apologize after an outburst of rage, but most likely this pattern of behavior will not change. The use of force is often repeated in abusive relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Changes in communication.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When you notice that your partner is suddenly not listening, you notice a change in how they approach conversations or a change in the way they talk about things, that&#8217;s a bad sign. This means there is a real danger that they are going to physically hit you, or even worse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Physical restraint.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When your partner is under the influence, jealous or stressed out, they may physically restrain you so that you don&#8217;t leave the house or don&#8217;t get out of bed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_psychological_abuse\"><\/span>Signs of psychological abuse&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or someone you know is experiencing <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"narcissistic-abuse\" title=\"emotional abuse\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">emotional abuse<\/a>, you may want to take action. This type of abuse does not necessarily involve physical assault, but rather a continuing pattern of manipulation and controlling behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of emotional abuse include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bullying or patronizing attitudes.<\/li><li>Repeated calls, messages, emails, or visits from a controlling person.<\/li><li>Demands to make changes to one&#8217;s lifestyle or appearance to fit the controlling person&#8217;s ideas of how they should look or act.<\/li><li>Fear-based tactics, including threats of physical or emotional harm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you feel you or your loved one is experiencing emotional abuse, there are some steps you can take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stop communication with the person.<\/li><li>Do not allow yourself to be alone with the person.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"6 Signs Of An Emotionally Abusive Relationship You Shouldnt Ignore | BetterHelp\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8vhx2hlko28?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>6 Signs Of An Emotionally Abusive Relationship You Shouldn&#8217;t Ignore. Courtesy, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow rel=&quot;sponsored&quot;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BetterHelp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/betterhelp\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">BetterHelp <\/a>and YouTube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_protect_yourself_or_your_loved_one_from_abusive_relationships\"><\/span>How to protect yourself or your loved one from abusive relationships&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Abuse is all around us, especially in relationships, and we can never know what is truly going on inside a relationship until we experience it firsthand. So it&#8217;s important to be able to recognize these warning signs and to know what to do if you are or your loved one are experiencing abuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help prevent abuse and to protect yourself or your loved one from abusive relationships, here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use your intuition. If something feels wrong, chances are that it is. <\/li><li>Know the signs of abuse. There are many, but some of the most common signs of domestic abuse are described above.<\/li><li>It&#8217;s important to have a plan before it happens. Once you have gathered up your things, talk to your friends and make an agreement with those who will support you when you decide to leave.<\/li><li>Find violence relief services and crisis centers in your city so that they are close at hand. You can reach out to your local shelters and domestic violence organizations, or you can just call 911 or a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehotline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> hotline<\/a> if you are in immediate danger.<\/li><li>After getting out of an abusive relationship, you may need <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-get-results-in-therapy\/\" title=\"counseling\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">counseling<\/a> or therapy to restore your psychological balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the effects of abuse can be painful, it&#8217;s not something that you should feel ashamed of. You are a warrior. Don&#8217;t let anyone tell you otherwise. It&#8217;s important to realize that abuse isn&#8217;t about sex, it&#8217;s about control. That said, most domestic violence victims develop a fear of intimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To combat this,<a href=\"https:\/\/therappy.io\/blog\/how-to-boost-self-esteem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> boost self-esteem<\/a> with practices and learn to gain confidence in yourself. With the help of a licensed therapist, or through<a href=\"https:\/\/app.therappy.io\/mNmu\/21bee06b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> self-therapy sessions<\/a>, you can discover your core strengths and affirm your own worth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you discover your strengths and accept your worth, your feelings of guilt, anger and shame will begin to subside, and you&#8217;ll be much better equipped to make healthy choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-540ad93d\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-73105e3b wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h5 class=\"uagb-cta__title\">Private Practice  with No Overhead and No Shortage of Clients.<br><\/h5><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Join\u00a0the more than 34,000 full and part-time therapists who are earning more with BetterHelp! Supplement your income, or build your own practice from scratch. Bonuses &amp; Incentives for High Performers! <strong>Sponsored Advertisement<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com\/aff_c?offer_id=20&amp;aff_id=1614\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join BetterHelp<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resources\"><\/span><strong>Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/process-of-normalising-violence\/oclc\/779187679?referer=di&amp;ht=edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lundgren E. (2004). The process of normalising violence. National Organisation of Women&#8217;s Shelters and Young Women&#8217;s Shelters in Sweden, Sweden.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/violence_injury_prevention\/violence\/world_report\/en\/summary_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World report on violence and health: summary. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2002.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guilford.com\/books\/The-Abusive-Personality\/Donald-Dutton\/9781593857172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J. McLaughlin; R.E. O&#8217;Carroll; R.C. O&#8217;Connor (2012). Intimate partner abuse and suicidality: A systematic review. , 32(8), \u2013. doi:10.1016\/j.cpr.2012.08.002<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guilford.com\/books\/The-Abusive-Personality\/Donald-Dutton\/9781593857172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dutton, D. (1998). The abusive personality: Violence and control in intimate relationships. 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