INTIMIDATION:
Yelling or Screaming Using a threatening tone Talking down to a partner Threatening to hurt self/partner Making partner feel afraid Tearing up pictures Smashing gifts Destroying objects |
SEXUAL & PHYSICAL ABUSE
Bragging about sexual relationships Pressuring partner Negatively comparing to past partner(s) Rape Using drugs/alcohol to get sex Restraining partner Slamming into locker or wall Slapping Shoving Punching Kicking Spitting |
THREATS
Will commit suicide if you break up Saying he/she can't live without you Constantly threatening to leave you Constantly threatening to find someone else Will hurt you if you try to leave |
DOMINATION
Treating partner like a baby, property, or servant Making all the decisions Having expectations that no one can meet Controlling who partner sees or spends time with Setting all of the rules in the relationship |
HUMILIATION
Putting down partner Name calling Objectifying Constant criticism Making partner feel crazy Making partner feel guilty Embarrassing/humiliating partner |
POSSESSIVENESS
Using jealousy as a sign of love Accusing partner of cheating Not letting partner have friends Telling how to think, dress, act |
MINIMIZATION & BLAME
Not accepting responsibility for actions Making a joke when partner is hurt Telling partner that everything is his/her fault Acting like abuse is okay the relationship |