A few years ago, Fifty Shades of Grey, a novel trilogy by E.L. James took the pop culture world by storm. Shrill and quiet virgin Anastasia Steele meets the mysterious and handsome businessman Christian Grey while completing an interview in place of her journalist roommate.

The story gets real wild from there. Christian Grey is a dominant lover of sorts. The novels paint a photograph of wild sexual interactions shared between Steele and Grey in his "red room of pain." He even goes as far as to conduct a list of specific lifestyle rules that she is required to follow in order to be his mate.

I was immediately disgusted.

Allow me to make one statement clear: I do not have a disgust toward the BDSM community. BDSM is an acronym meaning bondage, domination, submission, and masochism. This can be a healthy lifestyle for those involved, given that there is mutual respect and safe words involved.

However, this is not the case in Fifty Shades of Grey, or the new film, Fifty Shades Darker.

Christian Grey threatens Anastasia with weapons and harsh punishment, does not allow her to see her family or friends, forces her to take pills, and goes as far as emotionally abusing her. He will not connect with her personally, nor form a bond or relationship in the beginning of the series.

Essentially, Hollywood is glamorizing an abusive relationship, and women are flocking to theaters in support of it.

As a woman, I cannot stand behind a film that endorses these behaviors. As a victim of domestic abuse, I am ashamed of the world I live in everyday. We have public service announcements teaching us that this is not acceptable behavior for a relationship. On the other hand, we have films that make it look healthy, sensual and pleasing.

One quote from the novel states:

"'No,' I protest, trying to kick him off. He stops. 'If you struggle, I'll tie your feet too. If you make a noise, Anastasia, I will gag you."

Now the series is moving on from domestic abuse to perpetuating rape culture.

So think about it. Is this truly the film you want to see with a loved one on Valentine's Day? Is this what we want to teach the women of our future to seek in romantic relationships?

I would encourage anyone planning to purchase tickets to this film to think twice. Abuse isn't a beautiful plot line, nor should it attract a huge audience.