Know the Red Flags of Abuse

It’s not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive. In fact, many people who are abusive may seem absolutely perfect on the surface — as if they are the dream partner — in the early stages of a relationship. Possessive and controlling behaviors don’t always appear overnight but rather emerge and intensify as the relationship grows. That’s why it’s important to know the red flags of abuse.

red flags of abuse
red flags of abuse

If you’re beginning to feel as if your partner or a loved one’s partner is becoming abusive, there are a few behaviors that you can look out for.

Watch out for these red flags and if you’re experiencing one or more of them in your relationship, call The Hotline to talk about what’s going on.

It’s important to know the red flags of abuse because domestic violence doesn’t look the same in every relationship. But one thing most abusive relationships have in common is that the abusive partner does many different kinds of things to have more power and control over their partner.

If you’re concerned about some of these things happening in your relationship, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

 

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