Thursday, August 12, 2010

Signs of an Abusive Relationship and How to Get Help.

The following warning signs are taken from this website.

Does the person you love...

  • constantly keep track of your time?
  • act jealous and possessive?
  • accuse you of being unfaithful or flirting?
  • discourage your relationships with friends and family?
  • prevent or discourage you from working, interacting with friends or attending school?
  • constantly criticize or belittle you?
  • control all finances and force you to account for what you spend? (Reasonable cooperative budgeting excepted.)
  • humiliate you in front of others? (Including "jokes" at your expense.)
  • destroy or take your personal property or sentimental items?
  • have affairs?
  • threaten to hurt you, your children or pets? Threaten to use a weapon?
  • push, hit, slap, punch, kick, or bite you or your children?
  • force you to have sex against your will, or demand sexual acts you are uncomfortable with?
Getting out of an abusive relationship isn't easy, but help is out there!  Call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or go here. 

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