- Do you ever fear your partner or their actions?
- Does your partner belittle or humiliate you?
- Do they constantly check up on you (asking who you’re with, where you are, when you’ll be home)?
- Is your partner short-tempered, acting aggressively or violent because of something slightly upsetting?
- Has your partner ever destroyed your belongings or property, including hurting pets?
- Does your partner isolate you by limiting who you can see (friends, family, children) or where you can go?
- Do they control aspects of your life including if you can work or study, your access to money, medical help or even contraception?
- Has your partner ever blamed you for his/her irrational behaviour?
- Does your partner criticise you constantly?
- Do you ever change your plans just to pacify your partner and prevent an argument?
- Do you give in to sex with your partner to keep him happy, even though you don’t want it?
- Has your partner ever threatened to commit suicide if you ever left him/her?
If you feel any of these questions describe your relationship or your partner’s behaviour, we are always here if you want to talk about what you are going through.
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