Important Facts   ·        Other Important Facts   Let’s review once more some of the important facts that play a role on emotional abuse.   §         Often times, a person commits abuse and another person allows it to occur due to the lack of awareness of key information. Some people simply ignore or are unaware of the fact that there are healthier ways to interact with others.   §         Also, it’s very important to consider the cultural background of a person and his/her intellectual level. Some people may have certain intellectual limitations and may not be able to understand that they are abusing others or that they are letting others abuse them.   §         Always bear in mind that people have different points of view, and that the perspective of each person is unique. Each person has been through unique life experiences. Some personas may have had similar experiences in life, but ultimately, their response to such experiences may be totally different. It is safer to say that there are different points of view, instead of good or bad points of view or correct/incorrect points of view. We all have the same right to express our personal views.   Again, we want to emphasize that the facts to be considered in a situation where emotional abuse accurs are many and very diverse.   Something that could be seen as a case of emotional abuse, within one culture, may not been seen the same way in other cultures.   Also, the level of comfort or tolerance to abuse is inherent to each person. We need to understand that the decision to change and stop abusing others or stop allowing abuse, is a personal decision that cannot be forced, and will it occur “miraculously” in a matter of hours.   What’s most important is to find a healthy balance and avoid “all or nothing" relationships.  Relationships are like a two-way avenue and it’s critical to learn to share (give and receive) in a healthy way, as well as to accept different points of view.  Extreme or “polarized” relationships, where one person “makes the rules” and the other one “obeys or follows such rules” are unhealthy relationships, and they are highly likely to be abusive relationships.