Domestic violence will reach 1 in 4 women in most western societies, which is a staggering statistic.  However, domestic violence not only impacts women, but also men. Women frequently report abuse more often than men, but statistics show that between 100,000 and 6 million men each year in the U.S. will also suffer intimate partner abuse.  More than 3 women and 1 man are murdered in this country everyday by their intimate partner making it essential for individuals in abusive relationships to learn these 5 tips on how to get out.

#1 – Awareness That The Relationship is Abusive

The hardest step to take in leaving an abusive relationship is being able to recognize that you are actually in one.  While this recognition may be easier to see in physically abusive relationships, abuse covers many aspects of relationships, not just physical abuse.  Mental, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse are also forms of abuse that can occur in relationships, and these forms of abuse should not be taken lightly.