I have a lot of friends who are constantly confiding in me about the various problems they have in their relationships.  Some are being ignored.  Others can't have a serious conversation with their partner.  And then there are the extreme cases where the arguments become physical.  I have a difficult time understanding why a person would endure physical abuse in a relationship.  Far too often women under value themselves. 

By saying that, I don't by any means excuse the piece of human garbage that is dishing out the abuse.  Men who abuse women are cowardly children that lack the intellect to openly and calmly discuss the issues at hand.

I have spent many a late night consoling and counselling friends on matters of the heart.  I will give my best advice and they will leave with great intentions.  A week later we are having the same talk.  I think of the term "lost in love."  I hope that the message will someday inspire them to take action, but I understand that the only person who will convince them to leave is the person staring them in the mirror. 

So with that I choose to give advice in advance, for future relationships.  When you meet someone new pay attention not just to how they treat you, but how they treat they're family or even complete strangers.  If you are given the signs in the beginning and you ignore them you have yourself to blame.  Don't let it happen.....ever.  One strike..... your out!