It takes time to become sensitive to the signs of an abusive relationship -- but it is important for us to learn to recognize the signs. Does one family member insult the other in front of people? Does the other family member become isolated from friends and family? Learn to recognize the signs of domestic violence.
It is difficult to acknowledge when someone you care about is in an abusive relationship. But the more of these warning signs sound familiar, the more crucial it is to help before it gets worse.
Does one person in the relationship:
Insult the other in public?
Become jealous if his/her spouse talks to others?
Check in on the other constantly?
Always decide what the other should do?
Blow disagreements out of proportion?
Threaten to break up/beat up, or constantly worry/accuse that the other will break up with them?
Lose his/her temper verbally?
Break or hit things to intimidate the other?
Blame their spouse for their own problems?
Abuse drugs and/or alcohol?
THESE ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS OF AN ABUSER.
If you answer YES to any of the above questions, can you also recognize the cycle of violence that is characteristic to an unhealthy relationship?
Or, if you answer NO to these questions, can you relate to the traits of a healthy relationship?
Does the other person:
Constantly cancel plans for reasons that don’t sound true?
Always worry about making their spouse angry?
Give up things that were previously important to them?
Show signs of physical abuse, like bruises or cuts?
Get pressured into having sex, or feel like a sex object?
Feel they must be available all the time for their spouse?
Become isolated from friends or family?
THESE ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS OF A VICTIM.
If you answer YES to any of these questions, can you also recognize the cycle of violence that is characteristic to an unhealthy relationship?
Or, if you answer NO to these questions, can you relate to the traits of a healthy relationship?