Relationship Warning Signs

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• Is jealous, possessive, or tries to control you by being bossy or demanding

• Tries to isolate you from family and friends

• Is violent or loses their temper quickly

• Accuses you of flirting or being unfaithful

• Controls the money and forces you to account for every dollar you spend

• Constantly criticizes, belittles, or humiliates you, especially in front of others

• Destroys, hides, or takes your personal or sentimental belongings

• Threatens to hurt you, your children, or your pets, or to use a weapon

• Uses physical violence such as pushing, hitting, slapping, punching, kicking, or biting

• Pressures you sexually or demands sexual activities you are not comfortable with

• Blames you for their moods or abusive behavior

• Has a history of abusive relationships

• Makes “jokes” that shame, embarrass, or demean you

• Abuses animals

• Leaves you feeling scared, walking on eggshells, or hearing from others that they are worried about your safety