The Webster and Oxford Dictionaries give intimacy as: something closely acquainted, familiar, close. It is something so dear, cherished, personal or private. Most likely to cause deeper friendship or sexual relation.
The Webster and Oxford Dictionaries give partner as: someone who takes part in an undertaking with another or others and shares benefits or risks.
The Webster and Oxford Dictionaries give violence as: behaviour involving physical force intended to damage, hurt, maim, destroy, kill someone or something.
Intimate partner is a lover.
According to CDC, Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects many people in different ways. The term “intimate partner violence” describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. This type of violence can occur among heterosexual or same-sex couples and does not require sexual intimacy. For more: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/stryve/index.html.
The goal is to stop IPV before it begins. There is a lot to learn about how to prevent IPV. We do know that strategies that promote healthy behaviors in relationships are important. Programmes that teach young people skills for dating can prevent violence. These programmes can stop violence in dating relationships before it occurs.
When we talk of an intimate partner we talk of someone who is a current lover or someone who broke up a relation. Alcohol abuse, infidelity, power roles and tendencies to physically harm others are some of the reasons why we have instances of IPV.
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