Are You In An Abusive Relationship? If you are reading this article and the first thing that pops in your mind is physical violence, then know this, not all abusive relationships are synonymous with physical or domestic violence & hence it's not always obvious that you're in an abusive relationship. In an abusive relationship, the main goal of the abuser is to maintain power and control over their partner & this could be via physical, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse. This article highlights some warning signs you should be looking out for: