Statically a woman is more likely to be raped by a person who she knows than from a complete stranger. It is more traumatizing for the woman as she had trusted and liked her assailant. Rape is a traumatized experience as it is a violation against a woman and her spirit. It is harmful and degrading for the woman to be taken advantaged against her will. It is difficult to recognize that a sexual assault just took place-causing doubts and self blame . In her mind, she thinks it is her fault and she must have consented some point during the date. She losses her normal thoughts and control of her life. The victim feels violated and her lifestyle and self-esteem is affected. Most of the time she wants to escape and suicidal thoughts occurs in her mind.

Depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts overwhelm the victim, as she has to deal with issues of unwanted Pregnancy and abortion. Other major effects of the acquaintance rape are emotional, mental and psychological stress.

"Serious psychological disorder (PTSD) Posttraumatic stress disorder - the development of characteristic symptoms after a psychologically traumatic event that is generally outside the range of usual human experience. It is important to remember that the reaction to stress is highly individualized; and because of that, the stress that would cause this syndrome in one individual might have little if any effect on another.

The symptoms include re-experiencing the traumatic event; avoiding stimuli associated with the trauma; numbing of general responsiveness; and experiencing symptoms related to increased arousal. Including insomnia, recurrent nightmares, and hyperactive vigilance; exhibiting an exaggerated startle response; and experiencing changes in aggression."
(Taber's Cyclopedic medical dictionary by F. A. Davis - pg 1534)