warning signs of abusive relationships

Quick involvement

Relationship has evolved too quickly.

Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde

1. Dr. Jeckyl 2. Duality 3. "With every day, and from both sides of my intelligence, the moral and the intellectual, I thus drew steadily nearer to the truth, by whose partial discovery I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck: that man is not truly one, but truly two." 4. Mr. Hyde

isolation

A policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations

Extreme Jealousy

The abuser believes that their partner is being unfaithful without any proof.

controlling behavior

This may include giving you orders, telling you what to wear, and trying to make all of the decisions for you.

Hypersensitivity

an exaggerated response by the immune system to a particular substance

unrealistic expectations

men and women tend to expect mates to be perfect and sex to be perfect

threats of violence

statements or actions that unequivocally convey the message that violent actions will be taken

Rigid sex roles

the abuser believes in rigid gender roles and sees women as inferior to men

Past Battering

the abuser has a history of past battering of partners

Any force during an argument

the abuser may hold the victim down

cruelty to animals or children

the abuser may punish animals brutally

blames others for their problems and feelings

the abusers does not take responsibililty for their problems

verbal abuse

the use of words to mistreat or injure another person

Breaking or Striking Objects

this behavior is used as a punishment ( breaking treasured possessions )