Being Aware of Domestic Violence Issues

Domestic violence does not only pertain to married couple. This is absolutely not cultural because as we know, this is already a wide-spread case not only in a certain region. Culture may be a factor but it's not the sole reason.

On our first meeting with our partners, being physically attractive is a big factor and it's undeniable. Physical appearance change through time and may also be a factor of a changing viewpoint on partners. But in my own point of view, as talking with people who experienced this, what I can conclude is that the core factor is the weakness of emotional connection.

Couples may find it unimportant to talk about small things because they think that they already know everything about their partner but these "small talks" would mean a lot. It makes your bond become stronger.

Without this connection, partners will have a gap. This gap is a chance for emotional abuse to knock in, which would eventually lead to physical violence.

Sex comes next in the list. A couple should be parallel on their sexual interest or if not, they should be at least open to discussions on how they would come up to alternative activities that would maintain or strengthen their passion towards each other.

Nowadays, not only women are the victims of this. Previous assumptions that this kind of violence is caused by men because they are physically stronger should be reviewed. It is not about who is stronger but maybe on who is in control.

So here comes the financial factor. If in the first place, you are not open to each other, one party would see this as an advantage to oppress the partner - not seeing what the other do and contribute in the family. But statistically, domestic violence is irrespective of economic status.

As the world change, our attitudes should also change - for the better. Being aware of this problem, we should personally prevent this from happening. We should help other people to be informed about this case. Tell everyone most especially your parents to always have time for both of them without children, don't sleep inside their room. They should connect and update each other on the latest happenings.

Start from having a domestic-violence-free mind. We don't want to experience this. And one important thing, love yourself first and be proud of what you are because being a victim of this also means having a weak self-esteem. Anyone wouldn't be a victim if he/she values himself/herself much that he/she would want others to step on him/her - most importantly your partner.

Discouraging domestic violence on people who are doing this is easier said than done. What is easier is to encourage precautions.

So, to summarize all of these, my conclusion is that couples need this important thing - communication. Why wouldn't we just make our partner our best friend?