when is a relationship called abusive in a married couple?

Answer 1

agree with the first answer

Answer 2

I would say as soon as one of you either verbally or physically attack the other and it doesn't seem to bother you. If it becomes too much for you to handle, being beaten, constantly being talked down to or being made to feel like if you don't do what your spouse tells you to do that you will lose this person. But if you are afraid and continue to let the abuse go on, you need to seek help from a professional. Abuse comes in many forms and will only grow if you allow it to.

Answer 3

There are many types of abuse. Physical abuse involves hitting, punching, etc. Mental abuse can consist of threats, belittling you, etc. Mental abuse and emotional abuse are very similar. There can also be sexual abuse in a marriage. Abuse is not o.k. Usually, the perpetrator feels bad later, and apologizes, but then usually the cycles begins again. It is the "honeymoon" phase (apologies, gifts, etc.) that keeps the abused person hooked into the relationship.

Answer 4

It seems to me that everyone is using your question in their answers, i.e 'it's abusive when you're abused'. Instead, let me give you examples:
1) If your spouse HIT you ....................................it is abuse (being in a moment of anger, is no excuse...draw your boundaries or else it will escalate each time the two have disagreements/anger....then one of you will stop expressing their desires, dislikes, dreams - for fear of getting hit- and you get a 1side-dominate, PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY ABUSIVE relationship.

2)If you are forced by physical violence or Threats, to have sex, then that is ABUSIVE

3) If you are belittled, insulted, made to feel worthless, stupid and unimportant as aperson or within the relationship, then that is ABUSIVE

Hope that helps...Good Luck

Answer 5

Mental, physical,emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse...are all forms of abuse....name calling, verbal accusations, control, put downs, control of any kind...where you go, who you see or talk to, and sexual acts that you do not wish to be a part of...including rape.Also being ignored or neglected , left alone while he is always out and about. Get Strong And Get Out...if it's happening to you.

Answer 6

the relationship is abusive if there is any physically contact of hitting or being verbally downgrading and name calling like telling you that you are a dumb ****.

Answer 7

when he hits you,kicks you,slaps you, throws acrooss the room,into wall.down stairs punches you in face or other body parts threatens you physically and emotionally, and verabally

Answer 8

ive always been told, that when a man does or says things to you that he wouldnt let a stranger do, that its time to say goodbye

Answer 9

when they make you feel worthless, stupid and ugly. never mind hitting. mental abuse is far worse. it is worse cuz it stays with you -- trust me, i know.

Answer 10

When there is mental, emotinal, verbal, physical, and or sexual abuse.