Do Abusers Show Warning Signs?

There is no way to spot an abuser in a crowd, but most abusers share some common characteristics.

 

Some of the subtle warning signs include:

• They insist on moving too quickly into a relationship.
• They can be very charming and may seem too good to be true.
• They insist that you stop participating in leisure activities or spending time with family and friends.
• They are extremely jealous or controlling.
• They do not take responsibility for their actions and blame others for everything that goes wrong.
• They criticize their partner’s appearance and make frequent put-downs.
• Their words and actions don’t match.
• Any one of these behaviors may not indicate abusive actions, but it’s important to know the red flags and take time to explore them.