They can tell you when they think a guy is bad for you.

They can tell if you are unhappy.

They can tell when you are being manipulated.

They can tell when you are being abused and withdrawing away.

They will let you couch surf at their houses so you can get away from the abusive bf/husband.

They will help you come up with an escape plan.

I've been in 2 abusive relationships. I would have been stuck for so much longer without my friends around to help me get the f out. I would tell them what was going on and they would show me all of my exes lies. Even when my exes tried to scare me into staying I always had a way out. I think it's so important to have a solid group of friends before you start getting romantically involved with men. Idk what I would have done if my friends hadn't have been around. I was in therapy for awhile and also studied narcissism extensively. Now I'm very happy with my new bf. He is kind generous thoughtful and he makes me feel safe.