How Teen Girls May Be Abusive Without Even Realizing It

Recently, a Tumblr post has gone viral for a very interesting reason.



A user on the social networking site has called out the hypocrisy of girls who might think that what they’re doing — often common behavior, especially among kids — isn’t abuse.

Take a look at the eye-opening account.


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Of course, yes, slapping or hitting someone who does something you don't like isn't ok.


But you’ll see that other items on this list might be a little more controversial. In fact, many people reading this might do them regularly.

But the post’s author wants that to stop.




As you'll see, what's being indicted here is mostly controlling behavior.


While it might not be physically abusive or illegal, it can be its own form of abuse that preys upon other people to make someone feel bigger or stronger.


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Odds are, you've encountered people like this.


Whether or not they fit your definition of “abuse,” it’s certainly undesirable, predatory behavior that needs to stop. No one should tolerate this, even from someone they like.


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Respecting privacy and boundaries...


..are two big issues in any relationship. And when those lines get crossed, trust normally goes out the window. But when the person crossing the line has the power, they can often get away with abusing it.