What is a potential response from a victim during the honeymoon phase?

During the honeymoon phase, victims of domestic violence may exhibit behaviors that reflect a sense of hope and a desire to repair the relationship. This phase often follows a period of tension and violence and is characterized by feelings of love, affection, and promises from the abuser to change. In seeking to support this notion of change, a victim might take proactive steps, such as setting up counseling for the abuser.

This response indicates the victim's investment in the relationship and a belief that therapy could potentially lead to positive changes in the abuser’s behavior. It highlights the victim's focus on reconciliation and the hope that relationship dynamics can improve. By facilitating counseling, the victim factors in their own emotional needs, often motivated by a desire to restore a sense of normalcy and safety within the relationship.

In contrast, the other responses highlight actions that indicate a victim is either preparing to leave or actively protecting themselves, which are less likely during the honeymoon phase characterized by reconciliation and hope.