Signs of an Abusive Partner

• Jealousy - A jealous partner keeps you from your friends and family.
• Controlling behavior - A controlling partner has a lock on family funds, decides if you work or not, decides how you dress, and/or monitors your every move.
• Verbal abuse - A partner who uses constant criticism that degrades and makes you feel stupid, especially if it is done in front of others.
• Past battering - A partner who battered previous partners will most likely batter again.
• Breaking or striking objects - A partner breaks objects to terrorize you into submission.
• Threats of violence or suicide - Threats are made to terrorize you into submission.
• Physical or sexual assault - This most lethal sign could go on for years until you are murdered or leave.

If your partner is exhibiting any of these signs in your relationship, seek help immediately. Please visit the How to Get Help section of this site for more information or call our crisis line - 818-887-6589.