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 )