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23 WARNING SIGNS OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

Physical or sexual violence may occur without warning, and both men and women can be
victims. Sometimes, however, there may be signs or "red flags" that serve as warnings.

Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee have outlined the list below of “red flags.”

The following are examples of a person's behavior or personality that may be a warning
that a person may be abusive. If you answer ‘yes’ to one or more of these questions, you
may be in an abusive relationship or be at risk for it. It is recommended that you speak with
a domestic violence advocate.

1. Does your partner tease you in a hurtful way in private or in public?

2. Does your partner call you names such as "stupid" or "bitch"?

3. Does your partner act jealous of your friends, family, or co-workers?

4. Does your partner get angry about the clothes you wear or how you style
your hair?

5. Does your partner check up on you by calling, driving by, or getting
someone else to?

6. Has your partner gone places with you or sent someone just to "keep an eye
on you"?

7. Does your partner insist on knowing who you talk with on the phone?

8. Does your partner blame you for his problems or his bad mood?

9. Does your partner get angry so easily that you feel like you are "walking on
eggshells"?

10. Does your partner hit walls, drive dangerously, or do other things to scare
you?

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