Is there Power & Control in Your Relationship? Isolation
Is your partner jealous to the point of wanting to know where you are and who you are with? Does he/she blame you for having an affair when you simply talk to another person? Does your partner say if you truly loved him/her you would not need other friends?
Using Intimidation
Does your partner throw things or destroy your property? Does your partner harm or threaten to harm your pet(s)? Does your partner leave weapons out for you to see or display weapons when arguing?
Using Emotional Abuse
Does your partner humiliate you in front of others? Does your partner twist the truth and then say you are crazy? Does your partner call you names or tell you no one else would want you?
Minimizing, Denying, & Blaming
Does your partner blame your behavior for his/her abuse? Does your partner make light of physical harm saying it did not hurt you? Does your partner blame his/her abusive behavior on alcohol and drugs?
