Wednesday, December 15, 2010

How to Help a Friend in An Abusive Relationship

According to College Candy, at least 32% of females have experienced an abusive relationship. Often times, people are scared to report their partner or tell their friends. Abusive relationships are difficult to deal with; you want to be there for your friend, but one tiny mistake could jeopardize your friendship and leave your friend in a dangerous situation that could potentially get worse. 



A great article by College Candy offers some helpful advice on how to go about this matter. These are some of the general tips:


Go directly to her first 
Intervene 
Take threats seriously
Stay away from drugs
Don’t be afraid to get professional help
Let her know she is not alone 
Be prepared to lose a friend


Check out the full article here. Remember that nobody don't has to go through this alone.

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