fear of physical harm
Most marriage problems can be worked on with better honesty, perspective, and repair. Some situations need a different plan.
When danger is present
If the situation involves violence, coercion, stalking, threats, or serious fear, the application pauses normal communication exercises and does not push the user toward confrontation. The instruction is to protect safety first.
threats of harm or suicide used to control
physical violence
strangulation or choking
stalking or monitoring that creates fear
sexual coercion or forced sex
threats involving weapons
forced isolation
restriction of access to money, transportation, medication, or documents
harm or threats toward children or pets used as control
Do not do this
Return to We does not tell the visitor to confront their spouse just because a page asked them to. It does not encourage shared-device exercises in a coercive dynamic.
Do this
If there is immediate danger, contact emergency services. For other situations, consider domestic-violence or crisis resources and use the neutral exit path.