Psychological and Emotional Abuse

• Putting partner down
• Stalking
• Mind games or making partner feel crazy
• Telling "secrets" to others
• Ignoring or "silent treatment"

Physical Abuse

• Any attempt to hurt or scare partner physically
• Hitting, biting, kicking, grabbing, shoving, pushing, choking

Sexual Abuse

• Unwanted or uncomfortable touching
• Continued sexual advances after saying "no"
• Forced sex
• "Playful" use of force during sex
• Treating date like sex object

Verbal Abuse

• Name calling
• Criticizing
• Public humiliation
• Put downs

Assuming "Rights"

• Making all decisions
• Going out with friends, but not allowing partner
• Walking out on an argument
• Telephoning repeatedly and expecting partner to always be there

Destruction of Personal Property

• Destroying personal effects (pictures, letters, gifts, clothing)

Threats, Anger and Intimidation

• Using looks, actions, expressions or a loud voice to intimidate partner
• Smashing or throwing objects
• Threatening to leave partner or abandon in a dangerous place
• Threatening to commit suicide
• Threatening physical harm

Isolation, Jealousy, Possessiveness and Restriction of Freedoms

• Using jealousy as a sign of love instead of security
• Controlling actions and activities
• Accusations of cheating on partner