Navigating Friend Support
Dedeker shares the complexities of supporting friends in abusive relationships, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe and confidential space for them to share their experiences. Rather than pushing for immediate action, it’s crucial to listen without judgment and allow them to process their situation at their own pace. Jase highlights the need for friends to remain calm and non-reactive, fostering a supportive environment where victims feel comfortable seeking help.In this clip
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Related Questions
What should I do if my partner is not committed to me, wants all the benefits but criticizes me when I make mistakes, pressures me to know things, and then abuses me when I can't meet his demands? He claims that men can physically abuse and torture women, and I should find a distinction between sweet words and abusive language, but I'm hurt by his abusive language, and he doesn't want to change it.
Is it possible that someone who has grown up in an abusive home and developed a good relationship with their abuser despite the abuse will have a higher tolerance for abuse as an adult?
Are my friends toxic based on their behaviors, such as being passive-aggressive, screenshotting conversations and making fun of people, sharing pictures of people they consider ugly and saying awful things about them, and often talking horribly about others without addressing the problems?