Am I in an Abusive Relationship?

Have you ever changed your behavior because you were afraid of what your partner might do or say to you?

Has your partner ever hurt or threatened you (or your children)?

Does your partner constantly belittle or humiliate you, or regularly criticize or insult you?

Has your partner ever forced you to do something that you really did not want to do?

Has your partner ever physically tried to prevent you from leaving your home?

Are you ever afraid of your partner?

In a healthy relationship you are supposed to feel free to be and express yourself. You should not feel afraid of your partner’s reaction, nor be scared to discuss issues that upset you. If changing your behavior and repeatedly lying about your feelings because you are scared sounds familiar, you should be concerned, since this is a warning sign of coercive control, a type of emotional abuse. We suggest seeking out professional help in your area for more information and support.

Threats of bodily harm is a strong indicator of an abusive partner. This type of behavior is dangerous, and unfortunately, is likely to repeat itself. Find your local service to get help for domestic abuse. This type of behavior is unhealthy, dangerous, and unfortunately, is likely to repeat itself. We suggest immediately seeking out a Domestic Violence Helpline in your area for more information and support.

If your partner is repeatedly putting you down, humiliating, degrading or dehumanizing you, they are is displaying a toxic behavior called coercive control. We suggest immediately seeking out a Domestic Violence Helpline in your area for more information and support.

Taking control over aspects of your everyday life, such as where you can go, who you can see or what you can wear is a strong indicator that you are in an abusive relationship. We suggest immediately seeking out a Domestic Violence Helpline in your area for more information and support.

If your partner physically tried to prevent you from leaving your home they are is displaying a toxic behavior often associated with other forms of emotional abuse and threats. This type of behavior is a strong indicator that you are in an abusive relationship. We suggest immediately seeking out a Domestic Violence Helpline in your area for more information and support.

Everyone has arguments, and everyone disagrees with their partners from time to time. We all sometimes do or say things at times that we regret, and which cause unhappiness to those we care about. However, if such behavior begins to become a regular occurrence, it maybe be a sign that you are in an unhealthy relationship and even an indication of abuse. If you feel that this is the case, we suggest seeking out professional help in your area for more information and support.

Fear of your partner is a strong indication of physical or emotional abuse. We suggest immediately seeking out a Domestic Violence Helpline in your area for more information and support.