Do you feel controlled and suffocated in your relationship? Do you fear your partner? Are you clueless about dealing with him? Do not worry. You are not alone and there are plenty of women who suffer in the same way. The question you should ask yourself is that is he emotionally abusive?

Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects over 7.5 million Americans every year, according to a report published by the department of justice. This uncomfortable and harmful subject is a serious problem and the social stigmas often keep it hidden. Because of the nature of the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator, these violent actions often go unreported. But intimate partner violence is an important topic to address with people of all ages. An important part of prevention is knowledge of what is and who it affects.

If you notice the honeyed trap closing around you. If you wake up to the feeling that his or her intensity of feeling towards you is becoming out of hand, then immediately end the relationship. To begin with, it's flattering.

It is an unfortunate fact that many Americans are abused by their loved ones each year. Often, individuals endure this abuse, which is commonly referred to as domestic violence, because they do not want to take action against their abusers.

Normally, alcohol works to make people feel more mellow and relaxed. It slows down your brain, which makes some people sleepy. However, there are people who instead become loud and angry after drinking alcohol. Thus, this can make it seem like alcohol makes people more likely to commit domestic violence. But is there an actual link between alcohol and abuse?