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Peace Relationship vs. Abusive Relationship

Below are some characteristics that identify a peace relationship vs. a potentially abusive relationship:

Peace Relationship

Abusive Relationship

Win-Win

Win-Lose

Friend

Enemy

Choice

Control

"I" Statements

"You" Statements

Specifics

Generalization

Alternatives

Ultimatums

Cooperation

Competition

Equality

Privilege

Care-Confrontation

Confrontation

Complement
(Focus on Positive)

Criticize
(Focus on Negative)

Discuss

Argue

Honesty
(Truth)

Deception
(Mind Games, Lies)

Situation

Problem

Responsibility

Blame

Acceptance

Guilt, Shame

Bridges

Walls

"Do unto others as they would like to be done to."

"Do unto others before they do unto me."

Freedom

Suppression

Love

Hate


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If you would like more information about A Safe Place, please call us at 847-731-7165 or email us at info@asafeplaceforhelp.org.

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24-hour hotline: 847-697-2380

Ayuda en espanol: 847-697-9740

The 24-hour HELP LINE, 847-249-4450; TTY 847-249-6557, can provide assistance in accessing services.

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