When you think of an abusive relationship, you probably imagine a woman being physically abused by a man. This image comes to mind since you hear about this happening often when it comes to domestic abuse especially in the news. Most people do not imagine a man getting abused, but it does happen and they are susceptible to become a victim. You may not hear about it as often, but it does occur.

Just like women, a man can be physically, emotionally, and mentally abused by their partner. It can happen with their girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, or husband. They feel pain too, and this does not make them "unmanly". Most men are afraid to come out to say they are being abused in their relationship. They get worried nobody will believe them and their self esteem becomes more damaged. Getting put down and not having someone to confide with is very difficult, and it makes it easier for a person to be stuck in this kind of situation. They usually feel as if their emotions are not valid or "unmanly" because they are being overpowered. This should not be the case.

We, as a whole, need to become aware of males in abusive relationships the same way as we are with women. Just because you think it is uncommon does not mean it is not happening. Looking for signs and understanding how to handle situations like this is very important. You do not want them to face more harm, so you must handle it in a specific way. There are many ways to help someone in this type of situation and even identify if you are being abused by your partner. Some examples are found in these sources:

Help Guide
Signs and Understanding Relationship Abuse
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-...

Psych Central
Signs of Relationship Abuse
https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/10/13/...

Mentioned that men can contact these hotlines:
US & Canada: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
UK: Call the ManKind Initiative at 01823 33424
Ireland: Call AMEN at 046 902 3710
Australia: One in Three Campaign