Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what healthy love truly looks like. Love should feel safe, supportive, and respectful. It should never involve fear, control, or harm. Abuse doesn’t always begin with obvious warning signs. Many unhealthy relationships start out appearing loving, with concerning behaviors emerging gradually over time. While every situation is different, abuse often centers on power and control, not care. Warning signs may include constant criticism, extreme jealousy, isolation
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