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Maybe learned a bit of perspective...

New apartment... Bout a month here. Equates to perhaps 20 days/nights hearing the couple in the next house fight...scream...break shit..cops occasionally. First time I had the opportunity to approach her today...as I was getting in my truck. Basic pleasantries exchanged with a woman with a fat lip. Bout' to go to McDonald's, can I get you something? " Oh lord no, that stuff is sooo unhealthy, but thanks".. her response.

Wow🤔
Depending how long shes been in that situation... It can get kinda crazy in their heads.

There is such a thing as trauma bonding. Where somehow, thr endorphin flux from 'fight - make up', screws with the pleasure centre's of their brain. So they are lost... They love the person that abuses them.
They still hate the abuse, but the 'love bombing' or breadcrumbs of affection they get... They yearn for.

It's just a form of mental and emotional conditioning, or 'brainwashing'.... It's incredibly sad.
That opinion might not even be hers... It might be her partners, and she just echo's it.

Or, it could be that she just can't get out :no friends, shame from family if she asked, no job, no income, no car,... Mixed with all this covid social restraints.... It can become impossible.
She might be trying to keep what little standards she has left.

Either way...and I HATE myself for saying this.... But, don't get involved except for ringing the Police.

It can be a highly complex, and evidently volitile situation.


It's hard to explain to someone from the outside,, the logic and reasoning behind why one stays in these relationships.... And I look back and confuse myself.

But I can say.... Even if it's just one of them being the violent one.... You don't want to step into it.

It's a fucked up reality, and it defies reason.
Trippin · F
@OogieBoogie Wow... Well said. Read that a few times tryna piece together what very little I know of them...besides chaos.

Indeed.. Ive no intention of stepping in that mess other than calling a cop if I felt Id hope someone would for me.

That was quite enlightening..thank you. ❤
HannahSky · F
Probably just trying to survive best she can and at least she can control fast food.
Trippin · F
@HannahSky Indeed.. A possibly. Gotta maintain something.
HannahSky · F
@Trippin yeah 😕
Trippin · F
@HannahSky 🤷‍♀️
Darkskiescoming · 51-55, M
You always think of others. Very nice.
Whoa Nelly! Even with a fat lip I could gobble down on McDonald's🤭
Trippin · F
@mondayschild2 Just sort of left me stunned for a moment...like...wtf!... Lol
@Trippin You know, I didn't think about this enough. It sounds like this woman might be in serious trouble. She responded with something off the wall because she was being watched? Bad situation either way.
Trippin · F
@mondayschild2 Well you know... I kinda felt aware of that possibility. I mean, in my opinion the "pizza" order to the police is the best awareness ad out there. But she was alone. Dude parks a loud bike every night. Gone. 🤷‍♀️
Coldplay · 56-60, M
Wow. That’s a tough situation. So much you don’t know. And you tried to reach out. That woman needs some help.
4meAndyou · F
Usually, in a situation like that, both members of the couple are drunk, or doing drugs, or both. Don't be afraid to call in a noise nuisance. She is never going to leave her husband.
Trippin · F
@4meAndyou Odd... to me anyway. I guess Im missing some sort of connection only she can see.
4meAndyou · F
@Trippin I thought Oogie Boogie explained it rather well. But if I could inject my own experience, it's possible that she has very low self esteem, or can't deal with another breakup. It's also possible that she had an abusive parents or parents, and doesn't even understand why she is only attracted to abusive losers now, and only being able to feel love when it is provided by an abuser.
Trippin · F
@4meAndyou I agree...She did. Parts of the equation Id never considered.. As is your addition just now. What a complex issue in terms of simply the desire...or down right need..to hold someones hand. Blows my mind. 🤷‍♀️
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
Very true... And there in lies the problem... People accept a whole range of behaviours as normal
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
@Trippin it's up to her to change ...
Trippin · F
@ozgirl512 Yep


😘
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
@Trippin 🤗😘
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Trippin
Yes exactly, and the speed with which it's done ☄️🤷🏼‍♀️
Trippin · F
@Lacemaker We share that trait then... Surfaces in my thoughts as well, still.

Kinda have to mind my own biz' I guess. I've a heart for most but no room for added drama to my life. I hear some volatile stuff...Ill call the cops. 🤷‍♀️
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Trippin
Other people's drama is a complication we can do without.
I hope it doesn't come to that 🤗
Trippin · F
@Lacemaker Me too 🤗🌸
iamnikki · 31-35, F
That's why I scoped mine out HEAVILY before I moved in. Was there on nights and weekends like a creep riding around making sure they weren't rowdy lol.
I also signed a short lease for this reason, in case they ended up rowdy. But all is well and I've renewed. So glad I can save more money with a 12 mo leave vs the 7 mo lease I'm currently in.

Ask if you can move to another apartment within the complex?
Trippin · F
@iamnikki Okay... Sorta have zero concern about my current location. They've never bothered me. My focus was aimed at how we all look at important issues differently... Which you've demonstrated perfectly.
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@Trippin okay...I post what I want. Enjoy your ghetto neighbors
Did you happen to get an eye view of the other party? She could be the abuser instead of the one abused. 🤷‍♀️
Trippin · F
@dragonfly46 No... Have seen him prior. Possibility I suppose.
Classified · M
Guess she needs all the health she can get 🥺
Trippin · F
@Classified Perhaps... But one aspect of her health concerns are indeed neglected. 🤷‍♀️
Classified · M
@Trippin A healthy relationship 😥
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
She probably is more concerned about you than her
Trippin · F
@vetguy1991 Meh... Could be 🤷‍♀️
SW-User
Hey,priorities first
Trippin · F
@SW-User Definitely where things get twisted.
SW-User
@Trippin it’s all about brain chemistry. You think they’re crazy now,wait until they add all that sugar,cornstarch and empty calories to the diet. Your building would probably burn down
vetguy1991 · 51-55, M
@Trippin or she might be wary of strangers
Dolimyte · 41-45, M
Um, that's an interesting way of prioritizing your health.
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
That was nice of you to offer and her priorities are messed up.
Trippin · F
@iamonfire696 So are you... Just readin' that...I know you know. 💕
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
@Trippin thanks lovely 💕
Trippin · F
SW-User
Her relationship is healthy though😱
SW-User
@Trippin that certainly does sound awkward
Trippin · F
@SW-User Was..lol.. I mean..Was a moment, 20 seconds where as my brain just couldn't figure out how to respond. 🤷‍♀️
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
@Trippin just keep it simple, "that's ok"
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Trippin · F
@Lacemaker Kinda just made me think that some will find some way of making a separate issue worse than their own.... Lowering its importance to solve.
Lacemaker · 41-45, F
@Trippin Sorry, I deleted the wrong post 🙄🙄

 
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