When do you draw the line between someone being angry and saying hurtful things to just straight-up verbal abuse? Just want some opinions
2007-10-23 05:04:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
News flash, anger and hurtful words = verbal abuse as well. There are varying degrees of abuse. Basically, however, abuse can be defined as any act that leaves a lasting negative impact on a person. If it makes you feel down, depressed or changes your mood in any way for an indefinite period of time, it is abuse.
The best idea in these situations is to either try to resolve the issue with the abusers, get away from the abusers, or in the case of close relationships (parents, boyfriend/girlfriend), especially if it seems it can escalate into physical abuse, to notify the correct authorities and have the matter handled by them.
No one should have to endure any type of abuse what so ever, and should not fear reaching out for help from those they know they can trust.
2007-10-23 05:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by njvoigt 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason to tolerate any type of abuse from anyone.
Abuse is a tool that some people use to try and control you or bully you.
Just as some people use guilt as a tool to control others.
If you become abused enough times your self-esteem will suffer and the power of abuse can make you feel less than adequate.
If you are really being abused or the person we are talking about is always abusive, then you need to step out of the relationship all together. To stay in this situation will only hurt you and eventually you will find yourself on a slow boat to nowhere. Do not allow this to continue. And do not feel guilty about it.
Do what ever you need to do to protect your Mind, Body, Spirit and Emotions. You can only become happier and healthier without that kind of nonsense.
2007-10-23 12:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Larry F 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To be actual verbal abuse in a relationship it's got to be consistent, not something that happens a couple times a year and it's got to be a attack on you as a person not about the subject of debate. Everyone gets mad and say bad things once in awhile.
2007-10-23 22:47:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone starts to cut you down or cuss at you that is the line they have crossed over. You need to step up and tell that person they are not allowed to disrespect you in that way. But what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Meaning you should never speak to anyone that way either.
If they continue in that way discontinue that relationship that person has no respect for you or themselves.
2007-10-23 12:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by mdjgirl7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only people who should be able to shout at you are relatives----even then, you have the right to shout back.
If you are in a relationship with someone who "goes off" on you, don't look at them, look at yourself. It is YOU who must draw boundaries-----either be a doormat to them, or get out. You are the only person you can control.
2007-10-23 12:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i would say to that person if they are talking bad to me ( no matter whom they are) that i wil not allow them to down grade,cruse,or control me.
2007-10-23 12:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by dcrc93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋