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Warning Signs
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Warning
Signs
“Hind sight is 20/20” a=
s the
old saying goes. Nevertheless, the best course of action to take in protect=
ing
yourself from being battered is to be aware of the ‘red flags’ =
that
signal an abusive relationship before it begins and avoid it. However like =
most
people, abusers are on their best behavior during the initial acquaintance =
or
dating period. So how do you tell?
Makes all decisions regarding money, activities, relationship=
boundaries,
(refusal of partner working or socializing outside the home,
takes or keeps money from partner).
Refusal to socialize with you
Insults your family and friends
Isolates and/or alienates you from family and friends. <=
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Ignores your feelings.
Insulted or ridiculed men/women as a group.=
Insults and/or degrades your religion, valued beliefs, ethnic=
ity,
race or socioeconomic class.
Denial of affection or approval as punishment.
Publicly shows interest in other men or women.
Humiliates, criticizes, shouts and calls you names.
Makes demeaning comments about men/women.=
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Refuses to work or share money
Jealous anger
Frequently threatens to leave or tells you to leave.
Threatens kidnapping, or harm to you, your family or pets if =
you
leave,
Insistence on unwanted touching.
Shoving, pushing, or hitting you.
Manipulation through lies and contradictions.
Holding you to prevent you from leaving or locking you out of=
the
house or car.
Abandoning you in dangerous areas and circumstances.
Calling you; “whore”, frigid”,
“impotent”, “fag”
Insisting that you dress more revealing or be excessively
concealed.