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'Be careful of relationships that isolate friends & folks'– Skelton-Cline to young adults

- said he has noticed trend of possessive behaviours among young people
Claude O. Skelton-Cline on his Honestly Speaking talk show of April 5, 2022, cautioned against behaviors that can lead to abuse in relationships. Photo: Internet Source
Talk show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has cautioned young couples to recognize patterns of possessiveness and abuse in relationships, which should not be. Photo: VINO/File
Talk show host, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has cautioned young couples to recognize patterns of possessiveness and abuse in relationships, which should not be. Photo: VINO/File
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and clergyman Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has cautioned young couples to recognise patterns of possessiveness and abuse in relationships.

“Let me quickly say to the young people… I’m noticing a trend with our young people, this boyfriend, girlfriend relationship that y’all are having and how you are becoming so possessive with each other,” he said.

Skelton-Cline was at the time Speaking on his Honestly Speaking talk show on April 5, 2022, where he further cautioned against behaviors that can lead to abuse.

“There’s some of you young ladies are submitting now to some of these young guys, who tell you what to do, how to do it, when to do it… y’all are too young for that, ain't nobody owns you this ain't no slavery,” he added.

No possessiveness in relationships- Skelton-Cline 

He said even in marriages, couples ought not to relate to each other in a possessive way.

“You be careful about relationship that isolates you from friends and folks… if you are in a relationship where you are being abused verbally and physically, you better get out quick in a hurry, seek help [and] assistance,” he added.

“Don’t you submit and surrender to that kind of trauma,” he further cautioned couples.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, 2021, the office of Gender Affairs had called on persons to advocate for the love that they deserve and know their worth. 

Persons in domestic violence situations can contact the Family and Juvenile Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force at 346-7963; the Social Development Department at 468-9371; the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital at 464-3497; the Family Support Network at 494-7622; or the Office of Gender Affairs at 468-3415.

8 Responses to “'Be careful of relationships that isolate friends & folks'– Skelton-Cline to young adults”

  • malone (06/04/2022, 13:43) Like (7) Dislike (33) Reply

    Ladies dont listen to this clown. He want tortola to have more cat ladies, listen to your man he suppose to be the leader.if he cant lead and protect, find a man who can.same for the fellas if your woman cant nurture you or the kids left her @#$ out.skelton want more single women out here tortola done already have too much.all them popstars singing trash have their husband and family, even worthless beyonce and shenseea have family

    • @ malone (06/04/2022, 15:06) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      * And Provide… Otherwise I aggree.
      • Father Time (06/04/2022, 17:53) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
        You sound like one of the abusers he's cautioning these young ladies against. Just say you get no bitches and move on, No Bitches Malone.
  • Brurrr (06/04/2022, 18:24) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This being going on for decades. People sending verbal threats when they cannot get their way and that includes married people where one spouse threatens to end the marriage over land and money. Brurrrr
  • red rat (06/04/2022, 18:33) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    That girl Shelly Ann.
    And my friend Dwayne.
  • Been Abused (06/04/2022, 21:35) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    You may not like Claude, but he is absolutely correct. I lived in an abusive relationship for 11 years because I had children with the abuser. I moved away for a number of years so that l could get rid if him. Smartest choice l made. I was able to get an education in the interim and regain my freedom and self esteem. Ladies, the abuser will tell you all manner of nonsense like you cant survive on your own and no other man will want you because you have kids. The Devil is a liar
  • FEO GOMEZ (07/04/2022, 08:03) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Vi women will do and go through any type of abuse and isolation for a big eggplant. Most of them is check to check broke dudes but big plant so these female go through it. Don't feel sorry for them they dyckretarded.


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