Abusive behaviors can fall into one of four categories: Emotional, Psychological, Sexual and Physical.
What follows is a list of questions to ask about your dating relationship. If you answer ’yes’ to any of these, it is time to check your behavior. Abusive behavior can only be stopped if the abuser chooses to seek help and change the abusive patterns.
Do you constantly check up on your dating partner (where they are, who they’re with, etc.)?
Are you jealous and/or possessive of your dating partner?
Do you verbally degrade, insult or humiliate your dating partner?
Have you threatened or intentionally frightened your dating partner?
Have you blamed your violent behavior on drinking, using drugs or your dating partner’s behavior?
Have you coerced or forced your dating partner to have sex against his/her will?
