Comments on: 7 Facts About Teen Dating Abuse: Smothering and Obsessive Youth

By: josefine

josefine — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:22:54 +0000

This is a very important topic, however no one seems to talk about the consequences of obsessive relationships during the teenage years. I can tell you, a major consequence is teenage suicide. Young girl especially girls who are the abuser in the relationship have a greater chance of suicidal behavior. I know. Been there. Everyone is talking about teenage substance issues like drugs but they are missing the real point, for some girls the boyfriend is the drug and when no fulfilled they get seriously depressed. Also these kind of relationship also have consequences for the future like psychopathic disorders, low self esteem but also major depressive disorders. Please if you’re a parent? acknowledge the issue. HELP THEM BEFORE İTS TO LATE.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:14:03 +0000

This is an excellent article. I want to re-emphasize that abuse doesn’t have to include physical. To quote Oprah, love is a verb. It is expressed in actions, not just words. Someone who is hurtful to you through their words and their physical actions is not someone who loves you. Get help and get out.

By: Norbert at Parenting Today's Abusive Teenager FREE REPORT

Norbert at Parenting Today's Abusive Teenager FREE REPORT — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:33:37 +0000

The 7 ideas on dealing with an abusive teenager is great. I will sure to share this with others. Norbert Georget

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Accepting No. « Lauramack's Blog — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:49:05 +0000

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By: Sophia Grace

Sophia Grace — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:21:04 +0000

I liked this article, but I think that the abused should be mentioned a little more along with the abuser. We sometimes forget that teens in abusive relationships are putting up with the abuse for a reason. Some are convinced they are in love and are afraid they will never find anyone as good as or better than their partner. Other abused teens think that they are going to try and “fix” the other and end up in a never-ending abuse cycle that doesn’t change the other person and only causes misery in the relationship. As a teen, I see so many couples that are in abusive situations. And, as a teen, I can say that I was in an abusive relationship. I never really dated the boy, but I had convinced myself that I was in love with him, and he took advantage of it. I was his flirt-toy, for him to talk sweet to when he didn’t have another girlfriend. Or sometimes when he did have a girlfriend. I eventually got a clue, thank goodness. But other girls (or boys) aren’t as lucky, and it’s a vicious cycle. I think teens need to be able to recognize when their relationship is abusive and need to know how to finally end those relationships. Its hard, even when you know you’re abused, to let go of what you thought you loved. I did it eventually because I realized that he wasn’t what I loved. I loved the person I thought he was. It was easier for me to let go, then, because I knew I didn’t love him, just a version of him I’d made up in my own mind. Anyway, I liked this topic and I’m really loving reading the articles, even just as a teen.

Sophia Grace (blog pen name)
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By: Amber Hill

Amber Hill — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:10:27 +0000

I thnk that you need to call a Teen abuse line! You shouldn’t live your life in fear! I knw I wouldn’t. I thnk that you need to talk to someone that you trust! If you don’t trust your parents like I don’t trust mine talk to your school counselor or take my advice and call a Teen Hotline! It helps when you are in need of help. I was in an abusive relationship when I was 16 and it suckd! I was beat and punched and eveythng else you could possibly imagine! Anyway I thnk that you should seriously seek out help!

By: myeisha

myeisha — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:50:44 +0000

omg that is a shame like u need to get out of there now like ur face is a mess like who will do thaT TO U BUT IN YOUR FACE IT LOOK LIKE U LIKE IT OR SOME THING MMMMMMMMMMMMMM U NEED HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPP

By: Vanessa Van Petten

Vanessa Van Petten — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:33:48 +0000

Angel-

You need to ask for help. This is not your fault but you deserve better and I worry about your safety. Please tell someone you trust, a parent a counselor or teacher. ok ?

Vanessa

By: angel

angel — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:06:16 +0000

my boyfriend cheats on my all the time then he beats me..yesterday he srached me then punched me in the arm and smaked me then threw a buket of cold water on me im only 17 years old and i just wanted to get this off of my cheast

By: Vanessa Van Petten

Vanessa Van Petten — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:30:02 +0000

If she is in danger, which it sounds like she is. You must get an adult involved so she knows how dangerous and serious this is.

Vanessa