The document describes the cycle of violence that occurs in abusive relationships. It is comprised of three phases: 1) tension building where the abuser experiences increased tension and controls the victim more; 2) an abusive incident where the abuser unpredictably loses control and is highly abusive towards the helpless victim; 3) a honeymoon period where the apologetic and attentive abuser manipulates the victim into feeling guilty and promising change, often leading to reconciliation. The cycle then repeats itself over time.
The document describes the cycle of violence that occurs in abusive relationships. It is comprised of three phases: 1) tension building where the abuser experiences increased tension and controls the victim more; 2) an abusive incident where the abuser unpredictably loses control and is highly abusive towards the helpless victim; 3) a honeymoon period where the apologetic and attentive abuser manipulates the victim into feeling guilty and promising change, often leading to reconciliation. The cycle then repeats itself over time.
The document describes the cycle of violence that occurs in abusive relationships. It is comprised of three phases: 1) tension building where the abuser experiences increased tension and controls the victim more; 2) an abusive incident where the abuser unpredictably loses control and is highly abusive towards the helpless victim; 3) a honeymoon period where the apologetic and attentive abuser manipulates the victim into feeling guilty and promising change, often leading to reconciliation. The cycle then repeats itself over time.
The document describes the cycle of violence that occurs in abusive relationships. It is comprised of three phases: 1) tension building where the abuser experiences increased tension and controls the victim more; 2) an abusive incident where the abuser unpredictably loses control and is highly abusive towards the helpless victim; 3) a honeymoon period where the apologetic and attentive abuser manipulates the victim into feeling guilty and promising change, often leading to reconciliation. The cycle then repeats itself over time.