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Profiling an Abuser: 6 Signs You Should Pay Attention To

Don't just look to the past—an abuser's current behavior may do more to indicate danger ahead | Many how-to-spot-an-abuser advice pieces, including the one ... read more
Dating Despite Rape Culture

In a society where women are supposed to protect themselves against assault, it can make dating tricky | Single women: How many times has this happened to you? You ... read more
Spotting the Enemy

How the Marine Corps trains soldiers to identify threats overseas can save your life here at home | Patrick Van Horne is used to spotting people with dangerous inte... read more
Technology and Teen Dating Violence Are Unfortunately Linked

Dating abuse is easier than ever thanks to cell phones and social media | On March 14 of this year, a young girl’s prank had unimaginable consequences. Tysen Benz, ... read more
But, I Love Him

Is love enough to overcome abuse? | It’s true, he hurts me. He’s controlling, and it’s starting to really get me down. I should just leave. But, I love him. ... read more
Withholding Intimacy Can Be Abusive, Too

Another type of sexual abuse includes using sex to taunt, control a victim | Michele Weston describes herself as “a smart girl with a college degree” who, for a whi... read more
How New Partners Can Help Survivors in their Healing Journey

What to do, and not to do, as a new partner of someone who survived domestic violence | People who have lived through the trauma of an abusive partner can have a h... read more
Can I Kiss You?

One author says consent should be given for every single intimate moment | It seems women, especially young women, are constantly inundated with “tips” on how to... read more
3 Ways to Listen to Your Gut

Your intuition is trying to warn you of danger ... are you ignoring it? | It’s likely we’ve all met that person at some point in our lives that makes us take a paus... read more
Its Okay to Argue

You’re in a healthy relationship now. So what does a healthy argument look like? | In their relationships with abusers, most domestic violence survivors focused on ... read more
Overcoming Anger

How to keep anger from interfering with new relationships | After enduring any type of abuse, it’s natural to be angry. Maybe you’re angry with your abuser. The legal ... read more
You Can Stop Apologizing Now

What it means when you can't stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ after escaping abuse | Heartfelt apologies can go a long way. “I’m sorry what I said hurt your feelings.” ... read more
Express Yourself

Learning to find your voice again after escaping an abusive relationship can take work | Leaving an abusive partner is hard work. And when you do manage to escape, ... read more
Starting a New Relationship After Abuse

Four steps to consider before dating again | It is not uncommon for domestic violence survivors to feel hesitant, skeptical or cautious about establishing new intim... read more
Where Are Your Boundaries?

How to both determine and voice your personal boundaries in relationships | When was the last time you thought about your personal boundaries? They are the non-negoti... read more