Rules
RandomlyK (as she is known around here) posted a list of rules she must live by if she wants to keep the peace in her home. This life sucks. Read her blog at Randomly Kassiopeia.
I also posted 10 Rules to Live By awhile back.
What rules are you expected to follow?
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February 25th, 2010 at 6:46 AM
I would break every rule in lifes imaginary rule book if i knew it was right, some rules are made to be broken, without the breaking of rules we would still be living in the dark ages no votes for women our voices would never be heard.
Rules can be like imaginary shackles placed on us by ourselves or others for control.
Why set yourself rules, life is to short just be kind, dont intentionally hurt others, do the best you can do, and dont listen to people who say the only right way is there way.
Freedom lol
February 25th, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I think it is important to understand that these “rules” aren’t accepted at the beginning of abusive relationships. I know that I spent loads of time and energy rebelling against his abuse. But over time, if you’re a partner, you make concessions. You adjust behaviors both consciously and subconsciously thinking that your loved one is, in fact, a “partner” in the relationship as well.
Whether it takes weeks, months or years, at some point abuse targets must look at the reality of our situation. I found that I had agreed to “rules” out of a desire to keep him happy (or at least, not angry). It happens slowly, subtly, and completely.
It’s also important to note that many women who are abused at home DO NOT carry the sickness into the workplace. Many women who take no crap from anyone at work DAILY accept crap from their mates. It seems contradictory, but it just goes to show how underhanded and sneaky Abuse truly is.
It gets to the best of us.