1. Controlling behavior: Abusers often try to control their partner’s behavior, such as who they can talk to, what they can wear, and where they can go.
2. Isolation: Abusers may try to isolate their partner from family and friends, making it harder for them to get help.
3. Jealousy: Abusers may become jealous of their partner’s relationships with others, accusing them of cheating or flirting.
4. Blaming: Abusers may blame their partner for their own behavior, saying that their partner “made” them act a certain way.
5. Threats: Abusers may threaten their partner with physical or emotional harm if they don’t do what they want.
6. Intimidation: Abusers may use intimidating body language or gestures to make their partner feel scared or powerless.
7. Verbal abuse: Abusers may use insults, name-calling, or put-downs to make their partner feel bad about themselves.
8. Physical abuse: Abusers may use physical force to hurt their partner, such as hitting, pushing, or restraining them.
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