Do you put up with it? If it's a one off and the relationship is worth fighting for and you are both taking steps (therapy or whatever) to stop it happening again, yes. Any more than a one off, no.
Can one person trigger another, yes. It's the same as with any form of manipulation. People can be made to do things they wouldn't usually do, just look at life coaches for the other end of the spectrum. I believe everyone has a point where they snap. It's just that most people will never find themselves in situations which enable that point to be found.
The real issue is perspective and noone deserves to be assaulted. On the same tack, noone deserves to be emotionally abused for years either.
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