Does relationship abuse happen in same-sex relationships?
Abuse does occur in same-sex relationships. In fact, statistics show that same-sex relationship abuse is just as common as heterosexual relationship abuse. The elements of abusive relationships are similar for in heterosexual and homosexual relationships, although same-sex survivors may face additional barriers to safety and different kinds of threats may be used against them. An individual’s size, strength, politics or personality does not determine whether she or he could be abused or an abuser.* *Adapted from verahouse.org and nwnetwork.org.
