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Q: Can an abuser change?
asked by: superstar411 on July 23rd, 2008
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I've been in an off and on relationship for over 5 years. I just realized that I am in an abusive relationship and to make it worse I was the "abuser." I wasn't physically abusive but I was emotionally. I never thought that I would be on this end of a relationship. Now, I am at great risk of losing the person I care about because I act the way I do. I am scared to lose him and I would love any advice to help me get through this struggle. I don't want to hurt him anymore and I care about him too much to put him through this. He deserves better than this. I know that I want to be with him for the rest of my life but I feel like I don't know how to love him. If any one could give me some input I would really appreciate it. I know it's going to be hard but I'm willing to go through with this.
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Sydney123456
replied on July 23rd, 2008
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They can, but it's difficult. You and your partner need to be dedicated to help you change.

The other thing you may want to explore is couples counselling. It can get really heated talking about issues together...people are too easily defensive when it comes to things like this.

For at least preliminary homework, find a book that you can read to get some insight for the first couple steps you can take. At least you've identified you may be abusing your partner. Now you need to think: why? What action/outcome are you looking for?

This is going to be a long process, but once you've figured out WHY you do this...figure out what is a better way to get what you want.

Look into THIS. It's nice for you AND your partner to read.

Good luck- let us know how things work out, ok?
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