Does Your Partner:

Hit, slap, punch or choke you?

Threaten you, put you down or call you names?

Have sudden outbursts of anger or overreact to small things?

Display unreasonable jealousy?

Threaten you with weapons or other objects?

Show quick and extreme mood swings?

Have a history or abuse in other relationships?

Treat you like a possession, saying that no one else can “have” you?

Mistreat pets or children?

Have problems discussing or showing feelings other than anger?

Try to isolate you from family or friends?

Display stereotypical ideas of male/female roles?

Accept no blame or responsibility for his behavior?

Have a problem with authority figures?

Seem charming and likeable in public while treating you badly in private?

If your answer is "yes" to one or more of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship.  Please call Safe Harbor's 24-hour crisis line for support and help - 1.800.291.2139.