As the lockdown has enabled families to spend more time together, it has also caused consternation amongst couples as they are forced to stay together for longer than normal. As a result, violence and domestic abuse helpline has reported 22% rise in calls. The Respect phone line also recorded an increase of 125% since the lockdown. Interestingly, it is not only women who are reporting domestic abuse, the Men’s Advice Line, for male victims of domestic abuse, which is run by the charity Respect, have had an increase in calls of 16.6%.
Domestic abuse is a crime, if you are a victim you can get help for both of you, not necessarily put the abusing partner in trouble, so don’t delay in seeking help during the current coronavirus situation. Visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk. This brings to question if a bit of distance is necessary to sustain a relationship? Statistics show many couples have fallen out through this lockdown than they would have when work put some distance between them. What do you think?
