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Warning Signs

Usually there are signs that violence may erupt in a relationship. Because the signs are subtle and, because the individual cares about the batterer and believes it was a one-time incident, the signs are often overlooked or even dismissed.

 

  • Calls you names, insults you or continually criticizes you.

  • Does not trust you and acts jealous or possessive.

  • Tries to isolate you from family or friends.

  • Monitors where you go, who you call and who you spend time with.

  • Does not want you to work.

  • Controls finances or refuses to share money.

  • Punishes you by withholding affection.

  • Expects you to ask permission.

  • Threatens to hurt you, the children, your family or your pets.

  • Humiliates you in any way.

  • Damaged property when angry (threw objects, punched walls, kicked doors, etc.).

  • Pushed, slapped, bit, kicked or choked you.

  • Abandoned you in a dangerous or unfamiliar place.

  • Scared you by driving recklessly.

  • Used a weapon to threaten or hurt you.

  • Forced you to leave your home.

  • Trapped you in your home or kept you from leaving.

  • Prevented you from calling police or seeking medical attention.

  • Hurt your children.

  • Used physical force in sexual situations.

  • Views their partner as objects and believes in rigid gender roles.

  • Accuses you of cheating or is often jealous of your outside relationships.

  • Wants you to dress in a sexual way.

  • Insults you in sexual ways or calls you sexual names.

  • Has ever forced or manipulated you into to having sex or performing sexual acts.

  • Held you down during sex.

  • Demanded sex when you were sick, tired or after beating you.

  • Hurt you with weapons or objects during sex.

  • Involved other people in sexual activities with you.

  • Ignored your feelings regarding sex.

 

 

 

Source:

“Take Steps to Protect Yourself from Relationship Violence.” Healthfinder.gov. N.p., 29 July 2015. Web.  http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/everyday-healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationship/take-steps-to-protect-yourself-from-relationship-violence#the-basics_2

 

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