Step1
A controling partner.
I think that first you really should read an article that TheHairDresser wrote at, http://www.ehow.com/how_2059028_identify-controlling-mate.html
This is a sad article, but helpful with a lot of great information.
Step2
Everythings good.
When you met your partner, everything was perfect. You just know that you love him/her and everything is going to be perfect for the rest of your life.
Step3
What did I do?
Then one day, for what feels like no reason at all, things aren't the same anymore and something is wrong. You ask yourself, what did I do? I didn't do anything to deserve how he/she is treating me.
Step4
Financial problems.
It probably isn't something you did, it could be many things, like financial problems, problems at work, problems with family or friends, etc... Financial problems are usually the culprit.
Step5
Arguing and saying mean things.
You try talking with your partner and it just turns into an argument, mean things are said and the next thing you hear is it's your fault. Now you're feeling guilty even though you know it's not your fault.
Step6
Too worried to sleep.
Your partner storms out and doesn't return home until the next day, in the mean time you're feeling bad, you're worrying because he/she might be hurt and you can't sleep. You're torturing yourself for something that isn't your fault. You do not deserve this, that should be your first sign.
Step7
Partner storms out again.
Your partner comes home the next day mad at the world, ordering you around, screaming and yelling at you, won't talk about whatever the problem is then storms out again. You do not deserve this, this should be your second sign.
Step8
Abuse is never acceptable.
Now your partner is in your face, yelling, shoving and maybe even hit you, that's definitely not cool. This is the third and last time. Now is the time to say NO MORE! Abuse is abuse, physical or mental, and is not acceptable.
Step9
You deserve to be happy.
When the abuse gets to the point of someone getting mentally or physically hurt it's time to leave, if possible leave before it gets this far if it's obvious that things aren't getting worked out. The most important thing of all is to always know that you are worth more than this and you did not deserve this. This is your life too, and deserve to be happy, always. Life is already too short.
Comments
bmi57 said
on 6/27/2008 Yes, please pass this information on to those that might need to hear it. Thank you so much for careing enough to worry about others, we need more people like you in the world. Thank you for your comment and rating.
tassie said
on 6/27/2008 Great article. I know a lot of people in the relationships described above. I will forward this article to them!
bmi57 said
on 6/21/2008 Fifty satrs! LOL, at least that comment helped stop the tears I had from your first comment. Thank you so much Froggy1980 for helping me to understand the full meaning of this article.
Froggy1980 said
on 6/21/2008 Fifty stars!!!!!!!!
Froggy1980 said
on 6/21/2008 What 2ndMomma said... is right on the money Mary Ann I. This article is a demonstration of strength, love and character... this is touching people when they come across it, and will continue to do so. I am proud of your heart in writing this! "Hopefully this will be many peoples stepping stone for strength and taking charge and making great changes in their lives".Let me tell you something Mary Ann.... "Your kids are so very lucky and Proud of you and your heart", "I'm sure they Know it and feel it in the deepest fashion"... Keep helping people, and Be so proud of yourself for what this article will do and has done for people.... "God Bless You in the deepest Respect and Love in its meaning"...