Dating someone with a history of domestic abuse
Statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence indicate that at least 20 people are likely to be abused in the US by an intimate partner. Although abuse is likely to affect a person regardless of their gender, 1 in 4 women are likely to be affected compared to only 1 in 7 men.
Although, according to statistics, during this pandemic, unfortunately the rates of domestic violence have increased, particularly as I have noticed in the state that I live in, which is Indiana, as I am sure in the whole world.
Statistics show that during the COVID19 pandemic, cases of domestic abuse in the US skyrocketed, with experts blaming the economic impact of the disease as the main cause. Since the outbreak, many businesses have reduced their workforce by laying off workers, while others have closed their doors entirely. This placed many families in the United States in dire financial straits, leading to an increase in cases of domestic abuse.
Most survivors of domestic abuse agree that dating someone with a history of abuse can be a complicated and nerve-wracking affair. Those who have experienced abuse are likely to have a lot of trouble connecting with potential partners on an emotional level.
They may have a hard time trusting people or feel like their ideas of what constitutes a healthy or unhealthy relationship have been distorted by the actions of their abusive partner. These feelings are completely normal.
Others have no problem giving previous abusers a second chance, as long as there is evidence of professional intervention in the past, along with a good track record of positive behavior change. They are better off knowing in advance that someone has been involved in abuse before risking their safety. But experts caution that people with a pattern of abuse don’t always change quickly, and it’s not reasonable to expect them to change their behaviors instantly.
The majority of the world no longer respects men who use physical violence to manipulate, intimidate or control women through fear. However, domestic abuse remains a global problem. But this does not mean that people who have repented should not be given second chances.
People have the ability to change, this fact is undeniable. However, they need to show a strong commitment to change in all aspects of their lives. But even allowing for this fact, change is often easier said than done.
First, consider that many causal factors fuel these behaviors, and most are learned attitudes and feelings of privilege and entitlement. All of this can be very difficult for many people to change and that is why the percentage of abusers who want to change is very low.
In addition, you should check how the person’s behavior has changed since the last time he received therapeutic help. As mentioned above, domestic abuse stems from learned patterns of behavior and these can be difficult for some people to change. Therefore, you need to make sure that the person’s behavior has changed.
What do you think about dating a person with a history of domestic abuse? I would love to know!