LogFAQs > #905120832

Was expecting troll replies, but pleasantly surprised.

Obviously there's more to domestic abuse than physical aggression towards people, but my issue when people address this stems from equating any sort of physical outlet towards any non person as a big issue, even if it's just a once and awhile thing to let anger or frustration out.

The context and scenario are key factors (e.g. leaving the room and punching something after losing an argument with a SO vs throwing objects or slamming something, usually to make a loud noise, to intimidate). Now one could make an argument that the example bolded is also domestic violence, especially if it's a practical shouting contest; but, in this scenario, the exiting party acknowledges they "lost" and in the wrong by leaving, but would likely hit something when they're out of sight or as they leave as an indication that they're not entirely ready to come to terms with it.

What I'm trying to get across is that sometimes people are spontaneous and impulsive with how they handle their anger, but are still within a rational enough thought process as to not exert it in a way they'll regret. Some want to let it out, but it certainly doesn't mean you would hurt someone otherwise.
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