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The online alternative to marriage counseling
Nobody expects to enter into abusive relationships. In fact, most people miss the early signs that a marriage may be heading towards problems. For instance, did you know that patterns of trying to control the other person are a HUGE red flag?
According to the 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, more than 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and more than 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the United States have experienced abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. While many may be aware of these statistics, it can be difficult to identify mistreatment from within abusive relationships. What constitutes abuse, and when is it time to leave your marriage?
While Power of Two believes in the restorative power of marriage skills learning, there are sadly many situations where separation is the best solution is for the marriage. If you suspect you or a friend may be in abusive relationships, contact a resource such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) for free, confidential advice.
At the same time, many marriage problems are actually fixable and you can learn the skills for communication, increased positivity and intimacy. Become a member of Power of Two to find out if your marriage can benefit from this innovative and scientifically-proven method.
Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant 90-FE-0123.Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Servies, Administration for Children and Families.