the bruise, black and dark, like a stain, marked her on the right arm and refused to go away even after a week plus.

although rather small and seemingly harmless, a whole world of meaning is hidden behind it. and its stain would not just mark the arm but perhaps also certain pple's hearts for years to come.

it just further affirms my strong belief that a man should never hit/use any form of force or violence, whether physically, emotionally and/or verbally to threaten/coerce/guilt-trip a woman.

the physical harm does not need to be serious/present, the emotional hurt it entails is more than sufficient to make up for what it lacks on the outside. any relationship with a streak of such tendencies is severely damaging, and just destroys any foundation of trust and sometimes, even love.

love should always operate in a non-threatening and safe environment. if u actually have the intention to harm ur loved one and put her in danger/hurt, even if you do not carry it out in the end, u're already showing ur love the wrong way, wat's more if you actually act out on ur impulses.

so gals, choose ur men carefully and if they ever display just a streak of such inclinations to make you feel threatened, blackmailed, afraid, or guilty, turn, and run away as quickly as you can.