When Mike and Chandler first started dating, all of their friends were jealous. Mike and Chandler were each gorgeous, successful, and fun people. After a little while, Mike began to become very possessive. Mike always wanted to know where Chandler was, what she was doing and who she was talking to on the phone. Chandler finally found herself spending less time with her friends and family just to avoid all of Mike's jealous raging questions. Chandler's friends began to worry about her as they rarely saw here and when they did she seemed like a completely different person, a much sadder person. Keep reading to learn what an abusive relationship is, what kinds of abusive relationships there are and how to get out of an abusive relationship.

Abusive relationships come in three forms. The first form of an abusive relationship is physical. The second form of an abusive relationship is emotional. The third of an abusive relationship is sexual.

Physically abusive relationships, which are the most understood involve hitting, slapping, or hurting a person. If you or a loved one are in a physically abusive relationship the first step is calling the police and then moving away from that person. If that person still doesn't go away, you'll want to speak with a lawyer about getting a restraining order.

Emotionally abusive relationships include things that hurt a person feelings commonly in the form of humiliating, teasing, bullying or degrading another person. Emotionally abusive relationship can inflect long last damage on a person and need to ended as soon as this type of abusive relationship is identified.

Sexually abusive relationships can be described as being forced into any type of sexual act that you don't want or agree to enter.

If you know yourself to be in a physical, emotional, or sexually abusive relation you need to get out. Keep reading to learn how to get out of an abusive relationship, now that we defined what is an abusive relationship.

Steps to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship

• Safely is the most important thing when getting out of an abusive relationship. If you don't feel safe leaving an abusive partner you need to consult a friend, family or local law authorities if the person is physically abusive.
• Always remember that you are the victim not the other person no matter when the person calls you or blames you for. The other person plays games to get you to do what they want, and you can fall pray to their games. You know you are being abused, you have the complete right to move on and you must move on for your safety.
• Don't be shy or scared to ask for help. You deserve help and there are lots of resources available for getting out of an abusive relationship

How to Get a Restraining Order

Anyone can get a restraining order for domestic abuse. A Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRA) is a court order that will help to protect you from abuse. A Domestic Violence Restraining Order tells the abuser through legal action to stop harming or threatening you. Most states offer free legal assistance to those seeking help with a restraining order.

Where to Get Help

• Crisis Centers - Check your local phone book
• Abuse Hot-lines - Google for "Abusive Hot-lines" to find assistance like the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
• The Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-HIT-HOME (448-4663)
• The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Religious Leads - Rabbis, Priests